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Cove

Inside Jefferson National Forest
Camp 4 mi away

3.4 mi out & back · 990 ft gain · 3,677 ft high point · Moderate

In Jefferson National Forest · VA · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Cove is a 3.4 mi out and back route in Jefferson National Forest, climbing 990 ft to a high point of 3,677 ft.

Elevation

990 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

3.8 mi from the trailhead
Steel Bridge Campground
Campground · VA

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

17 mi from you
Roaring Run Loop
- Ends at a waterfall
- Inside Jefferson National Forest
- 2,966 ft of climbing
12.1 mi loop · 2,953 ft gain · Very hard
Jefferson National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Out: 990 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Potts Arm

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 3.4 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 990 ft round trip
High point: 3,677 ft
Low point: 2,678 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 3.4 mi and 990 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: VA
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 37.5837° N · 80.1603° W

Get directions Open the map

5.9 mi from the trailhead

Fenwick Mines Pavilion

Campground · VA

10.4 mi from the trailhead

Craig Creek Recreation Area

Campground · VA

1 mi from you

Potts Arm

Passes Potts Arm
Inside Jefferson National Forest
2,205 ft of climbing

7.8 mi out & back · 2,205 ft gain · Hard

Jefferson National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Roaring Run Falls

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Jefferson National Forest
3,165 ft of climbing

12.5 mi out & back · 3,165 ft gain · Very hard

Jefferson National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Hoop Hole

Summits Pine Mountain
Inside Jefferson National Forest
2,410 ft of climbing

9.0 mi loop · 2,410 ft gain · Hard

Jefferson National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Blue Bend Loop Trail #614

Summits Round Mountain
Inside Monongahela National Forest
1,146 ft of climbing

4.9 mi loop · 1,146 ft gain · Moderate

Monongahela National Forest · Camp under a mile away

North Mountain

Passes North Mountain
3,840 ft of climbing

13.4 mi one way · 3,840 ft gain · Very hard

VA · Camp 10 mi away

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Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today60°47°Mostly Sunny
Mon59°45°Mostly Cloudy
Tue67°51°Sunny
Wed65°57°Partly Sunny
Thu66°55°Rain Showers Likely
Fri64°50°Chance Rain Showers
Sat61°45°Partly Sunny

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 5 mph SE

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