Buckwheat Knob - Coontree Loop
Hike Number: 209
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Coontree Picnic Area on US 276
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 8
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,300 / 3,400
Total Elevation Gain: 1,900
Total Elevation Descent: 1,900
Route Map: .\hiking\maps\0209.pdf
Route Profile: .\hiking\profiles\0209.pdf
Download GPX track: .\hiking\download\0209.gpx
Trail Description: Climb along beautiful Coontree Creek through open forest up to Saddle and Bennett Gaps and on to Buckwheat Knob; then return via Coontree Gap (opposite side of loop)..
Topos: Shining Rock
Special Features: Tree Stands
Flower Season: April-May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Pisgah Ranger Station, US 276
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 50
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S to US 276 W to Coontree Picnic area on left side.
Notes: A moderate woodland hike with exceptional views from the ridgeline.
Hike History: A0302, A0602, W1004