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Stairs Mountain Loop via Art Loeb Trail

based on 10 tracks & routes #24 hike out of 34 in
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22.5 mi
Distance
10 hrs 40 min
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terrain
2,654 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult loop trail to Stairs Mountain in Shining Rock Wilderness.

This trail goes by Flower Knob and Shining Rock.

This is an alternate route for Art Loeb Trail.


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