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Coontree Loop Trail

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 3.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. Pisgah National Forest
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“This trail climbs steadily up a drainage filled with dense hardwoods to reach the Bennett Gap Trail. ”

Jillian Langston
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Miles

1.9

KM

Point to Point

2,867' 874 m

High

2,280' 695 m

Low

588' 179 m

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9%

Avg Grade (5°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

From the trailhead, head north on the trail as it follows along Coontree Creek. After roughly 1,500 feet, the trail reaches a fork. Heading down the right fork, climb your way up the following drainage to reach Coontree Gap and a junction with the Bennett Gap Trail.

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Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Ranger District

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Jillian Langston
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Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 2 votes

#41

in Pisgah National Forest

#27138

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#41

in Pisgah National Forest

#1,088

in North Carolina

#27,138

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Coontree trailhead as seen from Highway 276
Feb 2, 2018 near Brevard, NC

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