Lost Cove
Hike-Only Access
State: North Carolina
County: Burke/Avery County
Founded: 1850s
Abandoned: 1957
Peak Population: 150
Lost Cove was an isolated Appalachian community of about 150 people. When the lumber company left and floods destroyed bridges, residents moved out. Only accessible by hiking. Foundations and cemeteries remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Spring-Fall
Difficulty: Difficult (5-mile hike)
Time Needed: Full day
Quick Facts
- Hiking access only
- Floods destroyed bridges
- Foundations remain
Location
Address: Pisgah National Forest, NC
Coordinates: 36.0333, -81.9