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Pisgah Ranger Station – Andy Cove Nature Trail loop from Davidson River

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United States

North Carolina

Transylvania County

Pisgah Ranger Station – Andy Cove Nature Trail loop from Davidson River

Moderate

3.3

(15)

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Pisgah Ranger Station – Andy Cove Nature Trail loop from Davidson River

02:15

20.9km

570m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pisgah National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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683 m

Pisgah Ranger Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Pisgah Ranger Station offers a variety of experiences including interpretative trails, day hikes, and information on the Pisgah National Forest. The Pisgah Visitor Center is located within the Pisgah Ranger Station and is operated by FIND Outdoors in partnership with the US Forest Service.
fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48154

Tip by

1.14 km

Andy Cove Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

Andy Cove Nature Trail is a trail for everyone with boardwalks, suspension bridges, and many overlooks. There are informational signs along the way, and the trail is super easy to follow. The trail is between the Ranger Station and Visitor Center.

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11.4 km

Hickory Knob

Highlight • Summit

Hickory Knob, a mountain biking haven, offers respite at 3,300 feet. Ideal for a restful pause after a challenging ascent, it guarantees stunning views. Revel in the reward of reaching this peak, where the beauty of the landscape unfolds, making each moment a testament to the thrill of conquering the trails.

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20.3 km

Davidson River

Highlight • River

Davidson River marks the southern start of the Art Loeb Trail. It’s a good spot to filter water before the climb ahead. Expect a gradual but steady ascent as you leave the valley and head into the forested hills.

This is a popular fly-fishing spot with crystal-clear waters and abundant trout, including brown, brook, and rainbow.

Tip by

20.5 km

Davidson River

Highlight • River

Tip by

20.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

8.45 km

773 m

417 m

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.16 km

7.52 km

2.73 km

1.00 km

505 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 6 July

26°C

18°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Pisgah Ranger Station – Andy Cove Nature Trail loop from Davidson River

Pisgah Ranger Station

Andy Cove Nature Trail

Hickory Knob

Davidson River

Davidson River

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