17.8 mi
Distance
5,371 ft
Elev. Gain
7h 57m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Shining Rock Loop is a loop trail in Haywood County, North Carolina. It is 18 miles long and gains 5,371 feet. The nearest town is Brevard, North Carolina, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,049 ft |
| High point | 13.1 mi | 1,830 ft |
| End | 17.8 mi | 1,049 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Brevard, NC · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Haywood County, NC
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Nearby Trails
More trails near Shining Rock Loop
Shining Rock via Shining Creek to Old Butt Knob Trail
Shining Creek Path to Shining Rock
Old Butt Knob - Big East Fork Loop
Shining Creek Path to Little East Fork Trail
Shining Creek-Old Butt Knob Loop Trail
Big East Fork, Greasy Cove, Art Loeb, and Shining Creek Path Loop
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