Basin Cove Creek Trail
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North Carolina · Alleghany County

Basin Cove Creek Trail

1.7-mile strenuous path along a creek with historic cabin ruins.

Rating
Length
1.7 mi
Difficulty
8
County
Alleghany
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About This Trail

Descending into Doughton Park along Basin Creek, this strenuous path crosses the stream 16 times past two waterfalls and remnants of the historic Basin Cove community. Trekking poles and water shoes are recommended for the rocky creek fords leading to the restored Caudill Cabin, sole survivor of a devastating 1916 flood.

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Coordinates: 36.4259, -81.1573
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Getting There

From Sparta, NC, take the Blue Ridge Parkway south to the Basin Cove Overlook near milepost 244 in Alleghany County. The Basin Cove Creek Trail descends from the overlook. Use caution as this is a steep, remote trail.

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