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Basin Cove Campground

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Basin Cove Campground

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    August 31, 2023

    Hiking

    The Basin Cove Campground in Doughton Park is a primitive, backcountry campsite that requires a permit to stay at. A couple different trails and the Grassy Gap Fire Road offer access to the campground, which has all of your basic backcountry amenities.

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    Bluff Ridge Primitive Trail

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    Hike the difficult 6.1-mile Bluff Ridge Primitive Trail in Doughton Park, gaining 2272 feet in elevation with rewarding summit views.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 480 m

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    Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States

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