Distance
2.0 mi to summit
4.0 mi total
Elevation
5,140 ft start
Vertical
900 ft gain
Time
1 hr 0 min to summit
1 hr 40 min total
A nice stop along the way to Cold Mountain. Fall is the best time of year to hike the Art Loeb Trail because of the foliage. The Shining Rock Wilderness is my favorite backpacking area in NC.
