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Shining Rock Loop via Ivestor Gap Trail and Art Loeb Trail

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9.6 mi
Distance
5 hrs 13 min
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492 ft
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This is a difficult loop trail to Shining Rock in Shining Rock Wilderness.

This trail goes by Flower Knob, Grassy Cove Top, Tennent Mountain, and Black Balsam Knob.

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Alternate Routes

  1. 1
    Shining Rock via Art Loeb Trail
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  2. 2
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