Site map how the site works tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site. After you start your drop down after black balsam rd you cross the. From daniel boone campsite to black balsam knob parking. This section includes details about all the individually named trails in the vast network of them that blankets the mountains of western nc. Its a trail that shouldnt be missed and is worth the trip to north carolina. The hike climbs through a stand of balsam fir trees, evergreen fragrance filling the air, before beginning a rocky ascent to the summit of black balsam knob.
At the caves the trail turns right, crosses creek on eagle scout bridge, and follows the steep trail up cli. Pilot mountain summit gives commanding views of the mountain ranges to the east and to the west in the pisgah national forest, including black balsam and looking glass rock hike profile the out and back hike follows the art loeb trail from the brp to the summits of sassafras knob 4938 feet and pilot mountain 5072 feet. Immediately beyond the cliff the art loeb trail 146 white. The hike departs from the black balsam knob trailhead view maps and driving directions, hiking northbound on the art loeb trail from black balsam road mp 420 on the blue ridge parkway. Im just now doing some preliminary research but wanted to see if anyone had insight on the trail and any advice. This loop hike in pisgah national forest, tucked between the shining rock and middle prong. The adventure begins at the art loeb trailhead, located just off the blue ridge parkway at milepost 420 view maps and driving directions.
While the art loeb trail is challenging, it is doable to complete in a weekend, if so desired. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. When we hiked down cold mountain we had already determined which fork continued the art loeb trail we thought it was the trail marked with pink tape. I have one of the shining rock and middle prong wildernesses, which shows the northern terminus and part of th. The river makes a big bend, and on the other side of the river you can see sycamore flats, a popular picnic area. Trail was only difficult to follow around the shining rock area, but if you download the all trails map and have battery on your cell phone you will be fine. Each trail listing has its own bookmarkable page to make it easy to find later, with all of its stats, photos, and a map where available. Ive hiked on part of the art loeb trail, from the black balsam knob parking area to shining rock, then down and up to cold mountain, forking off to hit the peak there. The north country national scenic trail crosses wisconsin between upper michigan and minnesota. Plan for ample time to compensate lor uphill terrain, exploring. We hiked a total of 15 miles approximately, going past the gloucester gap and continuing up toward. The hike ventures northbound from the road, trekking through tall grasses and diving into a grove of balsam fir.
This excellent double loop along the art loeb trail offers some of the best scenery on one of western north carolinas most famous trails. Maybe it was our map, but this was a rough sketch of our planned hike compared to our actual hike. The northern terminus is at the daniel boone boy scout camp in haywood county, while the trails southern terminus is located near the davidson river. Good evening, im thinking about doing the alt in march with my younger brother. The entire 42mile suncoast trail and a majority of its amenities are located along the west side of the suncoast parkway. In my planning for the trip, i was dissatisfied with the amount of information available about the art loeb trail, including any information about hikers completing the trail in one weekend. A friend and i are planning on doing the art loeb trail in a few weeks. I did a 24 hour hike of the art loeb trail several. Section hiking the art loeb trail appalachian voices.
The cold mountain trail is a strenuous spur trail that leads off from the art loeb trail. Art loeb trail hiking trail, brevard, north carolina. Its heavily used near the beginning, but traffic diminishes the further you travel. Starts at boyers mill road and follows north shoreline of lake linganore to the large rock outcropping known as indian caves. Hiking shining rock wilderness, art loeb trail and cold mountain.
It is named for art loeb, a resident of brevard, n. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from march until november. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from march until october. Description pilot mountain from blue ridge parkway hike. Trip reports of a hike along art loeb trail from davidson. Hikers on in the northern part of the trail in the shining rock wilderness will find unmarked trails, so bring a map. Art loeb thru hike just finished the art loeb trail along with my son and three other friends.
Directions and trail map download printable pdf usgs topographic map lodi quadrangle. Hiking the art loeb trail in pisgah national forest. Then, download expertgps mapping software, which will allow you to print maps of any trail in north carolina, view trails on usgs topo maps and aerial photos, and send the trails as. Many hikers use the art loeb for extended backpacking trips, while others use shorter sections for day hikes, or use connecting trails to form several outstanding.
Think of the art loeb trail as a freezedried appalachian trail. Shining rock mountain on the art loeb trail asheville trails. The northern terminus is at the daniel boone boy scout camp in haywood county, while the trails southern terminus is located near the davidson river campground, near. The art loeb trail is a pointtopoint backpacking trail that is just over 30 miles long, located near canton, n. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Click on a route, trail, or point on the map and select the gps data tab to download its data. Night 1 we camped at black balsam rd and there is a a marked spring on the map at the intersection of the mst however it was not real great while we were there. Black balsam knob is one of the morelegit balds ive been on, and shining rock is worth the quick visit. Art loeb trail is indeed the hardest trail i have ever hiked, and it quite an accomplishment to do it with no injury and only a few tears. Art loeb trail hiking trail, brevard, north carolina hiking project. Im still shaking down my new gear, so i thought this would be a good test i allowed myself 3 days and nights to complete the hike, but i really hoped to complete it in 2. Black balsam knob on the art loeb trail asheville trails.
Hiking the ice age trail gibraltar rock segment by kenneth casper. Shining rock wilderness loop via art loeb trail is a 9. To see all the other connecting trails, see the davidson river and shining rock wilderness maps. Whether you are practicing for a longer trail or rekindling your love for backpacking the art loeb trail is the perfect choice for a 34 day trip.
Wilderness typically no bikes in usa blm public usfs wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs state land. At this point, the art loeb trail turns right and starts heading up the ridge. Art loeb hiking trail, north carolina romantic asheville. The art loeb trail is a 30 mile difficult trail, but this shorter 9. The hike departs from the black balsam knob trailhead view maps and driving directions, hiking northbound on the art loeb trail from black. Both trailheads are easily accessible and the blue ridge parkway bisects the trail making for easy shuttle and resupply opportunities.
The art loeb trail leading to shining rock crosses black balsam knob and tennent mountain, all grassy balds with panoramic views. This trail is a memorial to art loeb, an activist from the carolina mountain club, and a man who deeply loved these mountains. Shining rock and grassy cove top hike map hiking upward. But, the gpx file lines up with the nat geo map for the pisgah forest so im sure its good. 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. Art loeb trail, section 1transylvania county north carolina. Several trails intersect bradley creek, so check your map for loop opportunities. Several areas in the shining rock area where there are a lot of spur trails not on the map and the main trail not well marked. February 6, 2015 my brotherinlaw, doug and i had planned to hike the art loeb trail alt for a while.
Click to see overview map of entire shnf current burn map click on image to. Located in transylvania and haywood county, within pisgah national forest, the 12. Whether youre the spry, adventurous type and enjoy the challenge of hiking 30 miles in one day like sprout and me, or youre more the long weekend backpacker, the art loeb is a spectacular trail and one that id recommend. Rated strenuous, section 1 of the art loeb trail travels through beautiful, but rugged terrain. Hike profile the hike is an out and back hike to shining rock following the art loeb iii trail with. During easter break april 1216, 2006, dave, ben, and i hiked the art loeb trail in western north carolina.
Most of wisconsins portion of this trail is developed into footpath but a significant section between copper falls state park and the upper michigan border remains to be completed. The art loeb trail crosses four 6,000foot mountains, including black balsam knob 6,214 ft near the blue ridge parkway and tennent mountain 6,040 ft. The shortest hike begins at camp daniel boone with the art loeb trail, climbing over 2800 feet to the summit in 5. Guide to hiking the art loeb trail in one weekend the trek. Theres also an introduction to the history of the iat. I followed the signs for art loeb to the right and checked my map and felt i was still on al, but after. There are three main access points for trails within the wilderness. The trail offers many picturesque river scenes along this route. Shining rock wilderness loop via art loeb trail north. Hiking shining rock wilderness, art loeb trail and cold. The art loeb trail begins at the far end of this parking area, following the river downstream for 34 mile or so.
Map and download gps waypoints for 64 trails in north carolina click here to download gps waypoints pois for all of the trails in north carolina in gpx format. Western north carolina trails search hikewncs trail. Hikers should bring a good trail map with them before venturing out. Although one of the longest and more difficult trails in north carolina, the 30. Due to tree cover there are no views from the 6030foot summit.
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