18.2 mi
Distance
5,702 ft
Elev. Gain
8h 12m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Shining Rock Loop from Black Balsam Road unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,801 ft |
| High point | 0.7 mi | 1,892 ft |
| End | 18.2 mi | 1,801 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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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Dispersed Site near 35.3278, -82.8742
0.5 mi away · NC
Dispersed Site near 35.3279, -82.8745
0.5 mi away · NC
Dispersed Site near 35.3257, -82.8827
0.5 mi away · NC
Dispersed Site near 35.3280, -82.8749
0.5 mi away · NC
Dispersed Site near 35.3293, -82.8750
0.6 mi away · NC
Black Balsam Knob - Dispersed Camping
1.2 mi away · NC
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