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2.5 miles
Distance
833 ft
Climb
-218 ft
Descent
00:30:18
Avg time
614 ft
Altitude change
2,715 ft
Altitude min
3,329 ft
Altitude max
2,715 ft
Altitude start
3,329 ft
Altitude end
4.575%
Grade
-28.431%
Grade max
56.965%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,697 ft
Distance down
1,210 ft
Distance flat
00:30:18
Avg time
Maxwell Cove Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPisgah / Brevard
Brevard, North Carolina -
Ref NumberFSR5049
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
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Maxwell Cove is a 3 mile popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Brevard North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 833 ft green climb. On average it takes 30 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 18 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
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- 18 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 23, 2026
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Directions to maxwell-cove trailhead
(35.317762, -82.745064)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maxwell Cove
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Where is Maxwell Cove located?
Maxwell Cove is located in Pisgah / Brevard, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Pisgah / Brevard trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.31776, -82.74506.
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What is the elevation gain for Maxwell Cove?
Maxwell Cove has 833 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 218 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,715 ft to 3,329 ft.
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Is Maxwell Cove a point to point trail?
Maxwell Cove is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Maxwell Cove?
Maxwell Cove is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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