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Shining Rock
Shining Rock is a 6,040 ft / 1,841 m mountain peak near West Canton, North Carolina, United States. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 45th highest mountain in North Carolina and the 18456th highest mountain in the United States. The nearest peaks are Black Balsam Knob, Tennent Mountain, Grassy Cove Top, Sam Knob, Chestnut Bald, and Flower Knob. Shining Rock belongs to the South Beyond 6000 peak list. See the Shining Rock map, 3D fly around, and the Shining Rock photos to get a better sense of the mountain.
Shining Rock SUMMIT LOG peakery first ascent by amadisofgaul
7
people report climbing or hiking to the summit,
most recently on May 5, 2012.
Below are trip reports and shared pictures from their climbs.
Based on the summit log, the most popular climbing routes and hiking trails to the summit are
Shining Creek Trail,
and
Old Butt Knob to Dog Loser Knob.
Others who’ve claimed Shining Rock
Routes Used trails & approaches
Comments
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Elevation
6,040 ft / 1,841 m
Prominence
Height Rank
#43 in North Carolina
#19159 in United States
Peak Lists
Claimed by
Highest peaks within 250 mi / 400 km
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Mount Mitchell
6,683 ft / 2,037 m
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Mount Craig
6,647 ft / 2,026 m
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Clingmans Dome
6,643 ft / 2,025 m
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Mount Guyot
6,621 ft / 2,018 m
Nearest peaks see on map »
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Black Balsam Knob
6,214 ft / 1,894 m
0 mi / 1 km away
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Tennent Mountain
6,040 ft / 1,841 m
1 mi / 1 km away
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Grassy Cove Top
6,037 ft / 1,840 m
1 mi / 2 km away
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Sam Knob
6,040 ft / 1,841 m
1 mi / 2 km away
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Chestnut Bald
6,040 ft / 1,841 m
2 mi / 2 km away
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Flower Knob
5,892 ft / 1,796 m
2 mi / 3 km away
- Highest peaks within 250 mi / 400 km
- Mount Mitchell
- Mount Craig
- Clingmans Dome
- Mount Guyot