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Shining Rock Loop via Art Loeb Trail

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9.8 mi
Distance
5 hrs 21 min
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terrain
525 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate loop trail to Shining Rock in Pisgah National Forest.

This trail goes by Black Balsam Knob, Tennent Mountain, Ivestor Gap, Grassy Cove Top, Flower Gap, Flower Knob, Shining Rock Gap, Black Balsam Trailhead, and Forest Service Road 816 Mp 420.1.

This is an alternate route for Shining Rock via Art Loeb Trail and Ivestor Gap Trail.


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Paul Castelloe 3 years, 10 months ago

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