Near Nichols Cove Trail #44
Slickrock Creek
Near Nichols Cove Trail #44
Nichols Cove Trailhead
Near Nichols Cove Trail #44
Big Fat TrailHead
Near Nichols Cove Trail #44
Windy Gap Trailhead
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Nichols Cove Trailhead (North)

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Nichols Cove Trail #44

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An interior trail in the Slickrock Wilderness system.
2.7
mi
Distance
1,134
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedFall ColorsRiver/CreekWildflowers

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.73mi
Distance
1,134ft
Elevation Gain
537ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
2,508ft
High Point
1,425ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Nichols Cove Trail is an interior trail that begins on Slickrock Creek Trail #42. The Nichols Cove Trail climbs to meet the southern trailhead for Yellowhammer Gap Trail #49. From there it continues upward to Windy Gap where it meets the western trailhead of Windy Gap Trail #400. Nichols Cove Trail then begins its descent toward slickrock creek and ends at Big Fat Trail #41.

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