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Cecil Cove Trail

Length: 5.04 mi

Est. time: 2h 6m

Gain: 788 ft

Loss: 237 ft

Max elev: 1,573 ft

Point-to-pointUnknownhike

Elevation profile

+788 ft gain · −237 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Erbie Campground (Campground)

What to know

Hike the Cecil Cove Loop

This is a popular backpacking loop for an overnight hiking/camping trip. For a day trip, plan for 5 to 8 hours to complete the loop.

🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall

Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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