Shining Rock Gap Loop via Ivestor Gap Trail
8.4 mi
Distance
4 hrs 41 min
Time
terrain
364 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate loop trail to Shining Rock Gap in Pisgah National Forest.
This trail goes by Shining Rock, Flower Knob, Flower Gap, Grassy Cove Top, Ivestor Gap, and Black Balsam Trailhead.
This is an alternate route for Flower Knob via Ivestor Gap Trail and Art Loeb Trail.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
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Public Tracks
Shining Rock.
With Ed, Ken, Diane and Mike. Twisted my knee out at the rock, rough time coming back over the Flower Knob and Grassy Cove Top. Sign on the front side said the trail was closed but didn't tell us that coming out, trail really sucked. Washed out, huge drop downs, and totally overgrown.
