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Pisgah District - West of U.S. 276
The Pisgah Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest extends east from Asheville, NC to the Blue Ridge Parkway, MP 431 west. It has over 400 miles of trail. This picture is at the top of Sam's Knob.
Here are several hikes west of U.S. 276, including Shining Rock Wilderness.
The Pisgah Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest extends east from Asheville, NC to the Blue Ridge Parkway, MP 431 west. It has over 400 miles of trail.
Here are several hikes west of U.S. 276, including Shining Rock Wilderness.
Map: Pisgah Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest National Geographic Trails Illustrated # 780
| Hike Name |
Location | Type of Hike |
Total Distance |
Total Ascent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Mountain | Camp Daniel Boone | In/Out |
9.8 miles | 3,500 ft. |
| Looking Glass Rock | FSR 475, off U.S. 276 | In/Out | 6.2 miles | 1,600 ft. |
| Shining Rock Loop | FSR 816, BRP MP 420.2 |
Circular |
10.7 miles | 2,200 ft. |