Hay Rock Hike Statistics
7.4
Distance in Miles
1,410
Elevation Gain in Feet
3:30+
Hike Time in Hours
1
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Hay Rock Hike - Unofficial Trail Guide
Carvin's Cove Appalachian Trail
Hay Rock Hike is moderately trekked 7.4 mile hike to Hay Rock. The trail crosses Tinker Creek as it snakes up the mountain, through powerlines to finally overlook Carvins Cove for the last 2 miles. This section of the trail managed by National Park Service.
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Hay Rock Trail Best Picture Locations
Once you pass the powerline and head down the ridge, there will be more than a couple of openings on the way to Hay Rock. This one was taken about 2 miles in, overlooking Carvins Cove.
What is Hay Rock?
Hay Rock is an overlook between Tinker Cliffs and US-220 on the Appalachian Trail. It often gets overshadowed by the more popular Dragons Tooth Trail & Mcafee Knob though Hay Rock has a better overlook of Carvins Cove.
How Long Does it take to Hike Hay Rock?
In order to get to Hay Rock you'll want to give yourself between 3 to 4 hours to trek the 7.4 mile round trip hike.
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