| Art Loeb Trail | |
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 The Art Loeb Trail across four 6,000 foot mountains With around 10,000ft of elevation gain. The view is from Black Balsam Knob, then the trail goes over the bald of Tennent Mountain. In the distance the trail is on the west slope of Shining Rock. To the left of Shining Rock is Cold Mountain. | |
| Length | 30.1 mi (48.4 km) |
| Location | Pisgah National Forest, Shining Rock Wilderness, North Carolina, United States |
| Trailheads | Davidson River Campground, Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp |
| Use | Hiking |
| Highest point | Black Balsam Knob, 6,214 ft (1,894 m) |
| Lowest point | Davidson River |
| Difficulty | Difficult (strenuous with technical sections).[1] |
| Season | All |
| Sights | Panoramic views, including views of Looking Glass Rock. |
| Hazards | rocky sections, steep grades, sections with no blaze.[1] |
| Surface | rock, dirt, hardpack. |
| Location | |
.jpg) The Art Loeb Trail is in the western region of North Carolina in Pisgah National Forest | |
The Art Loeb Trail is a 30.1-mile (48.4 km) hiking trail located in Pisgah National Forest in Western North Carolina. The northern terminus is at the Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp in Haywood County, while the trail's southern terminus is located near the Davidson River Campground, near Brevard, in Transylvania County. Along the way, the trail traverses several significant peaks, including Black Balsam Knob (6,214 ft), Tennent Mountain (6040 ft) and Pilot Mountain (5095 ft). The trail also passes the base of Cold Mountain, made famous by the novel and film. National Geographic Adventure listed the trail as one of the thirty best North American hikes. They praised the views offered on the high Appalachian Balds, the challenging climbs, and the trail's diverse landscape.[2]
- ^ a b https://www.fs.usda.gov Pisgah Ranger District Trails.
- ^ Gorman, James. "Weekend Hikes: Art Loeb Trail". National Geographic Adventure. Archived from the original on October 5, 2010. Retrieved 15 April 2011.