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2.4 miles
Distance
760 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:31:58
Avg time
679 ft
Altitude change
2,160 ft
Altitude min
2,903 ft
Altitude max
2,160 ft
Altitude start
2,838 ft
Altitude end
5.3%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2,188 ft
Distance down
492 ft
Distance flat
00:31:58
Avg time

Thrift Cove FS5061 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pisgah / Brevard
    Brevard, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    #603
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41307 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34828 in Trail Running
    • #50504 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Double-track that narrows to a wide single in places, often ridden up (climb north-bound) as part of a short loop with Lower Black

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles average
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  • 114 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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        Directions to thrift-cove-fs5061 trailhead (35.283930, -82.722320)

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        21:20 | 229 | Sep 12, 2023 , Brevard
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        8:03 | 641 | Dec 29, 2014 , Brevard

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Thrift Cove FS5061

        ▼ Where is Thrift Cove FS5061 located?
        Thrift Cove FS5061 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 35.28393, -82.72232.
        ▼ How hard is Thrift Cove FS5061?
        Thrift Cove FS5061 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thrift Cove FS5061?
        Thrift Cove FS5061 has 760 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,160 ft to 2,903 ft.
        ▼ Is Thrift Cove FS5061 a point to point trail?
        Thrift Cove FS5061 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.

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