Just went to the Cove last weekend, happened to be Big Dog weekend which meant there were 200 jeeps on the trails and bikes werent allowed till after 11 am. Got a late start and all was well. Great trails and riding until the biggest thunder/hail storm of the year rolled in. goggles came on and for the next hour and a half we rode on trails that became creeks and rivers. awesome riding, passing 4x4s stuck in the mud, riding over rock gardens with rushing water. The Cove is a great place to ride and would be a lot of fun to get a group of riders together.
Taskers gap is also another great trailsystem that is close that offers some great riding. Any nova guys looking for new stuff, its worth the drive.