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Shining Rock Wilderness Loop via Art Loeb Trail route map
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Shining Rock Wilderness Loop via Art Loeb Trail

Canton, North Carolina

9.7 mi

Distance

2,126 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 57m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Shining Rock Wilderness Loop via Art Loeb Trail offers a challenging 9.7-mile journey through the rugged and scenic terrain of the Shining Rock Wilderness near Canton, North Carolina. Featuring a substantial elevation gain of approximately 2,126 feet, this dirt-surfaced loop trail traverses dense forests and open ridge lines, providing hikers with potential panoramic views, especially near its highest points at around 6,200 feet elevation. As a loop trail, it offers a full-circle experience with various landscapes, characteristic of the Pisgah National Forest area.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,734 ft
Max:1,891 ft
648 ft
648 ft
1,734 ft1,786 ft1,839 ft1,891 ft0.0 mi2.4 mi4.8 mi7.3 mi9.7 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

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Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

viewsforest

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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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