About the Hike

Hike Description

Contact hike leader by email for reservation. We will take the ALT from the Big Sam parking lot at the end of FS 816 to Shining Rock (6040 ft.), first climbing Black Balsam (6214 ft.), then onto Tennent Mtn. (6040 ft.) and Grassy Cove Top (6040 ft.) along the way. This will be your chance to bag four SB6K peaks while enjoying beautiful views and hopefully the fall leaf colors. After lunch on Shining Rock, we will return to our cars via the Ivestor Gap Trail. This hike is 49 of the 100 Favorite Trails. This is hunting season; please wear orange.Topos: Sam Knob

Scout Report

The morning started out to be cloudy and windy, but by the time we reached Shining Rock for lunch the clouds disappeared and the winds stopped. The Art Loeb and Ivestor Gap trails are in very good condition. Today we encountered dozens of day hikers and backpackers, even met a hiker from England. Glad to see so many people enjoying the area. Hiked close to 10 miles in length with around 1,400 feet of elevation gain. Total moving time about 4 hours 30 minutes.

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Step 1 of 2 - Personal Information

Name(Required)
Hike Number
337
Hike Leader
Victor Zona
Hike Co-Leader
N/A
Canceled
No
Group
All-Day Weekend
First Meeting Place
Tanger Outlets parking lot behind Waffle House off Exit 33 of I-26 at 08:00 AM
Second Meeting Place
BRP Cold Mountain Overlook at MM 412 at 08:30 AM
Rating
A-B ?
Total Elevation Gain (Feet)
1500
Challenges
South Beyond 6000
Drive Distance
60