Shining Rock via Art Loeb
Graveyard Fields
hard · 6.4 mi · +1500 ft · ~3h 30m · 55 min from downtown
Features: quartz outcrop, backcountry, remote
Shining Rock via Art Loeb is a hard 6.4-mile hike in Graveyard Fields, about 55 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 3h 30m with 1,500 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Challenging trek to the famous white quartz outcrop in the Shining Rock Wilderness.
Trailhead
35.3567, -82.8456
Make a day of it
- Rocky Face Tavern (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 6.5 mi from the trailhead
- Corky's Dawg House (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 9.7 mi from the trailhead
- The Velvet Cup Coffee Truck (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.7) — 10.1 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Shining Rock via Art Loeb take?
About 3h 30m for the 6.4-mile hike, with 1,500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Shining Rock via Art Loeb?
It's rated hard: 6.4 miles with 1,500 ft of climbing.
How far is Shining Rock via Art Loeb from Asheville?
About 55 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Graveyard Fields.
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