Five 6,000 ft. peaks via Art Loeb Trail, Shining Rock Ledge
Hike Number: 129
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: FR 816 where Art Loeb & MST cross
Trailend Location: Sam Knob Pkg Area
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 12
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 5,600 / 6,214
Route Map: .\Route\129-GreatBalsam-5Peaks.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0129.gpx
Trail Description: From Trailhead follow Art Loeb over Black Balsam, Tennent, Grassy Cove Top, Shining Rock. Return via Shining Rock Ledge, climb Sam Knob.
Topos: Shining Rock
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Wagon Road Gap
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 80
Driving Directions: BR Pkwy to FR 816. Mile 420, then 0.7 mi to MST crossing