Near Lost Cove Trail
My adventure buddy scoots across a downed tree to bypass one of the many creek crossings.
Near Lost Cove Trail
Gragg Prong Falls is utterly beautiful.
Near Lost Cove Trail
Beautiful boulders add to the creek's beauty.
Near Lost Cove Trail
One of many river crossings along this trail, with this being one of the shallowest.
Near Lost Cove Trail
Hard to miss this picturesque waterfall as you move along the trail past Hunt Fish Falls.

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Hike Trail

Lost Cove Trail

4.0 (14 Ratings)
Forming a loop around Timber Ridge, this trail has everything from technical creekside trail to quad-burning ascents.
7.1
mi
Distance
1,479
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringSwimmingViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.08mi
Distance
1,479ft
Elevation Gain
1,479ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
2,950ft
High Point
1,699ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The Lost Cove Trail is a loop trail around Timber Ridge that follows the drainages of Lost Cove Creek and Gragg Prong Creek. About half of the trail is shared with with the Mountains to Sea trail and there are multiple waterfalls and swimming holes that can be found along this trail. The trail tread can be great in spots and very technical in others. There is also a big switchbacking climb up to Timber Ridge that will get the blood pumping. Be prepared for multiple creek crossings as well along the trail, and be sure to take time to enjoy Hunt Fish Falls and Gragg Prong Falls.

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Contributors
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