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Cove Trail

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 4.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …Central N. Carolina
  4. …Charlotte
  5. McDowell Nature Preserve
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“This is a pleasant lakeside trail through dense hardwoods. ”

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Map Key

0.7

Miles

1.1

KM

96%

Runnable

659' 201 m

High

570' 174 m

Low

111' 34 m

Up

25' 8 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

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Features Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Runner Notes

This newly manicured tread makes for pristine trail running.

Description

The Cove Trail starts at the parking area and winds around coves that dot the lakeshore. The trail finishes up a slow ascent to a beautiful picnic area and other trails.

Flora & Fauna

Hardwoods abound in this area.

Contacts

Land Manager: Mecklenburg County - Park and Recreation

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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 2 votes

#2

in McDowell Nature Preserve

#9748

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Trail Rankings

#2

in McDowell Nature Preserve

#354

in North Carolina

#9,748

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