Art Loeb Trail — Black Balsam to Cold Mountain
A rugged point-to-point through the heart of western North Carolina's Shining Rock Wilderness.
Route overview
- Region
- North Carolina, United States
- Distance
- 30 miles
- Elevation gain
- 8,200 feet
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Recommended duration
- 3 days
- Route type
- Point-to-Point
No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.
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