Art Loeb Trail Permit: Route
Art Loeb Trail permits are walk-up only in Art Loeb Trail. The route covers about 29.6 miles, measured along the route.
This guide covers the Art Loeb Trail permit.
free; no permit needed. Bear canisters required year-round in Shining Rock Wilderness.
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about 29.6 miles, measured along the route
Distance
About Art Loeb Trail
30 miles point to point through Pisgah National Forest and Shining Rock Wilderness, from Davidson River Campground near Brevard to Cold Mountain. Free and permit-free; bear canisters required year-round in the wilderness.
The Art Loeb Trail
- Distance
- about 29.6 miles, measured along the route
Points along the route
- Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp (north terminus)Mile 0, 3,270 ft
- Cold MountainMile 3.6, 5,957 ft
- Shining RockMile 6.2, 5,979 ft
- Tennent MountainMile 8.9, 6,070 ft
- Black Balsam KnobMile 10.6, 6,211 ft
- Ivestor GapMile 10.8, 5,715 ft
- Silvermine BaldMile 12.5, 5,970 ft
- Farlow GapMile 14.2, 4,551 ft
- Pilot MountainMile 15.8, 5,080 ft
- Rich MountainMile 18.2, 3,562 ft
- Low GapMile 20.6, 3,229 ft
- Sandy GapMile 23.1, 3,630 ft
- Chestnut KnobMile 24.4, 3,843 ft
- Stony KnobMile 26, 3,272 ft
- Davidson River Campground (south terminus area)Mile 30, 2,153 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for Art Loeb Trail?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
How long is the Art Loeb Trail route?
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The route is about 29.6 miles, measured along the route.
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