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Pisgah National Forest

Cat Gap/Art Loeb/Butter Gap Loop (9.5 miles, 2 waterfalls)
22 Oct 2018

Cat Gap/Art Loeb/Butter Gap Loop (9.5 miles, 2 waterfalls)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Art Loeb Trail, Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

I have hiked this area pretty thoroughly. I’ve done the Art Loeb Trail in sections both ways and have thru-hiked it twice. Last time, I day-hiked it in 13 hours. I’ve done Cat Gap and John Rock. So imagine my … Continued

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Old Butt Knob & Shining Creek Loop (8.4 miles)
5 Nov 2017

Old Butt Knob & Shining Creek Loop (8.4 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Art Loeb Trail, Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails | 0

There are lots of ways to get to Shining Rock. The 4.3-mile Ivestor Gap Trail is probably the easiest way in terms of difficulty. The Art Loeb Trail is probably the most rewarding in terms of beauty. The 4-mile Shining … Continued

art loeb, day hike, leaves, loop, Pisgah National Forest, shining rock, trip
Frying Pan Mountain Lookout Tower
14 Mar 2016

Frying Pan Mountain Lookout Tower

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, North Carolina, Trails, Videos | 0

Frying Pan Mountain Lookout Tower sits atop Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. The tower was built in 1941 and is around 70 feet tall. It provides panoramic views of Cold Mountain, Shining Rock Wilderness Area, and Mount Mitchell, which … Continued

blue ridge parkway, Frying Pan Mountain, hiking, north carolina, Pisgah National Forest, storm, tower

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