Shining Rock Wilderness

The Art Loeb Trail and the Cold Mountain Spur Trail is my all time favorite hike in the Appalachian Mountains. Awesome 360 degree views of the Balsam Mountains from Cold Mountain are well worth the efforts.
The Art Loeb Trail and the Cold Mountain Spur Trail is my all time favorite hike in the Appalachian Mountains. Awesome 360 degree views of the Balsam Mountains from Cold Mountain are well worth the efforts.
View of the Balsam Mountain Range from on top of Cold Mountain. #mountains
This was taken on the side of the Blue Ridge Parkway where you turn in to park for the hike to Shining Rock Gap.
Backpacking on the Art Loeb Trail. My personal favorite hike in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Looking back at the Shining Rock Wilderness from the top of Cold Mountain.

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Sliding Rock featuring forest scenes and a river or creek as well as a large group of people

Sliding Rock

Skim down the gentle slope and drop into the mountain swimming hole at western North Carolina’s beautiful natural water slide.

Sliding Rock
A beautiful spot

Looking Glass Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Looking Glass Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Balsam Grove. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails.

Looking Glass Falls
A beautiful and remote waterfall with a nice swimming hole at the base. Visit this in the colder seasons and you might have the place all to yourself. Video guide of the falls: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/courthouse-falls

Courthouse Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Courthouse Falls during your travels in Balsam Grove. Amble around the area's forests or seek out its hiking trails.

Courthouse Falls

Graveyard Fields Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Graveyard Fields Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Canton. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails.

Graveyard Fields Falls

Cold Mountain

Explore the great outdoors at Cold Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Canton. You can seek out the golf courses in this family-friendly area.

Cold Mountain

Cradle of Forestry

Explore the lovely green spaces of Cradle of Forestry and enjoy the hiking trails in Pisgah Forest. Wander the lush forest or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Cradle of Forestry

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