Art Loeb Trail-Brevard, NC, GoPro Hero 3+
A buddy and I hiked sections 2-4 of the Art Loeb trail including the loop to Cold Mountain. It was about 24 miles in total, and 1 of the most amazing hikes either of us had ever been on. This is footage of the trip in chorological order taken with my GoPro Hero 3+.
ART LOEB TRAIL - Part 1- Shining Rock Wilderness, NC
Join me and my buddy, Greg Outdoors, as we hike the Art Loeb Trail from the north trailhead at Daniel Boone BSA Campground. Support my channel by shopping at my website. I will earn a small commission from each purchase. The link is
The Art Loeb Trail is a 30.1-mile (48.4 km) trail located in Pisgah National Forest in Western North Carolina. The northern terminus is at the Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp in Haywood County, while the trail's southern terminus is located near the Davidson River Campground, near Brevard, in Transylvania County. Along the way, the trail traverses several significant peaks, including Black Balsam Knob (6,214 ft), Tennent Mountain (6040 ft) and Pilot Mountain (5095 ft). The trail also passes the base of Cold Mountain, made famous by the novel and film.
National Geographic Adventure listed the trail as one of the thirty best North American hikes. They praised the views offered on the high Appalachian Balds, the challenging climbs, and the trail's diverse landscape.
Originally part of the Cherokee Nation, the area was heavily logged in the early part of the 20th century.
The Art Loeb Trail was dedicated on November 9, 1969. It was named after an avid hiker and Carolina Mountain Club member, who resided in Brevard. Mr. Loeb often explored and cared for the area.
Extensive logging and locomotive fires in 1925 and 1942 are the cause for the expansive, open views around Black Balsam Knob.
The trail sees many hikers taking advantage of the trail's proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville, in addition to literary enthusiasts exploring Cold Mountain.[5] Hikers around in the northern part of the trail in the Shining Rock Wilderness should be prepared, as the trails are not marked, and there are no signs.
South of Ivestor Gap the trail is outside of the Shining Rock Wilderness, and contains blazes and signs to help with navigation. The trail also shares with the Mountains-to-Sea Trail for a short stretch in the Silvermine Bald area. There are also several side trails that connect to the Art Loeb, including the optional climb up Cold Mountain.
Challenges for the hiker include steep ascents and descents, exposed hiking on high Appalachian Balds, and few water supply points.
To complete the entire trail, most guides recommend either three or four days. There are several backcountry camp spots throughout the trail, with primitive shelters at Deep Gap and Butter Gap.
Starting in 2001, an adventure run of the entire trail is held on the Winter Solstice.
ART LOEB TRAIL - Part 2 - Shining Rock Wilderness, NC
Join me and my buddy, Greg Outdoors, for part 2 as we hike the Art Loeb Trail from the north trailhead at Daniel Boone BSA Campground. Support my channel by shopping at my website. I will earn a small commission from each purchase. The link is
The Art Loeb Trail is a 30.1-mile (48.4 km) trail located in Pisgah National Forest in Western North Carolina. The northern terminus is at the Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp in Haywood County, while the trail's southern terminus is located near the Davidson River Campground, near Brevard, in Transylvania County. Along the way, the trail traverses several significant peaks, including Black Balsam Knob (6,214 ft), Tennent Mountain (6040 ft) and Pilot Mountain (5095 ft). The trail also passes the base of Cold Mountain, made famous by the novel and film.
National Geographic Adventure listed the trail as one of the thirty best North American hikes. They praised the views offered on the high Appalachian Balds, the challenging climbs, and the trail's diverse landscape.
Originally part of the Cherokee Nation, the area was heavily logged in the early part of the 20th century.
The Art Loeb Trail was dedicated on November 9, 1969. It was named after an avid hiker and Carolina Mountain Club member, who resided in Brevard. Mr. Loeb often explored and cared for the area.
Extensive logging and locomotive fires in 1925 and 1942 are the cause for the expansive, open views around Black Balsam Knob.
The trail sees many hikers taking advantage of the trail's proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville, in addition to literary enthusiasts exploring Cold Mountain.[5] Hikers around in the northern part of the trail in the Shining Rock Wilderness should be prepared, as the trails are not marked, and there are no signs.
South of Ivestor Gap the trail is outside of the Shining Rock Wilderness, and contains blazes and signs to help with navigation. The trail also shares with the Mountains-to-Sea Trail for a short stretch in the Silvermine Bald area. There are also several side trails that connect to the Art Loeb, including the optional climb up Cold Mountain.
Challenges for the hiker include steep ascents and descents, exposed hiking on high Appalachian Balds, and few water supply points.
To complete the entire trail, most guides recommend either three or four days. There are several backcountry camp spots throughout the trail, with primitive shelters at Deep Gap and Butter Gap.
Starting in 2001, an adventure run of the entire trail is held on the Winter Solstice.
Art Loeb Trail Run
Beautiful spring run on a spectacular trail near Brevard, NC
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Crystal Mountain Gem Mine
Connestee Falls
Looking Glass Falls
Graveyard Falls
Pisgah National Forest
Sliding Rock
Art Loeb Trail
Brevard Brewing company
Moore Cove Falls
DuPont State Recreational Forest
Art Loeb Trail
Art Loeb Trail hike, June 2015. Pisgah National Forest
Art Loeb Trail Thru-hike, Pisgah, NC Part Three
Join me and three of my good friends as we thru-hike the Art Loeb Trail in November, 2018. This trail has a lot to offer with great views, some challenging climbs, and all sorts of different terrain. I highly recommend you check it out! This is the final part of three backpacking videos as we head North, covering the trail from Davidson River Campground to the Daniel Boone boy scout camp.
The Art Loeb Trail is a 30.1-mile trail located in Pisgah National Forest in Western North Carolina. The northern terminus is at the Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp in Haywood County, while the trail's southern terminus is located near the Davidson River Campground, near Brevard, in Transylvania County.
We thruhiked this trail in November of 2018. Super rad trip with great views, some challenging climbs, and all sorts of different terrain. I highly recommend you check it out!
Bear Canisters are required for the section between the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Northern terminus. I used the BV450 and had plenty of room.
Water can be scarce in shining rock wilderness at certain times.
The trail is blazed except for the Shining Rock Wilderness area where it is easy to get lost, but that's half the fun!
Shuttle services are available from Asheville Airport Shuttle. Harry is a very nice guy and very dependable.
Maps are available from Nat Geo and Anti Gravity Gear
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Scenic Fall Hike - Looking Glass Rock - Blue Ridge Parkway NC
Just a little hike around Brevard NC, overlooking the Blue Ridge Parkway. Its around a 6 mile round trip hike with amazing views at the end, along with steep drop offs on the sides. There is a nice waterfall in the area but didn't have time to make it... maybe in a future video?
Hiking The Art Loeb Trail NC
Hiking the Art Loeb Trail in Pisgah National Forest, NC summer 2014
Pisgah Racing Team - 1995
Footage of an outing of the Pisgah Racing Team on the Clawhammer Trail in Pisgah National Forest, most likely in 1995.
The Pisgah Racing Team was an informal juvenile mountain bike race team lead and managed by my parents, the owners of Pisgah Bike Center, in Brevard, North Carolina.
1981 Asheville Highway, Brevard, North Carolina
New 1,100 square foot mountain cabin sitting on 3.7 acres, bordering Pisgah National Forest with a trail connecting to the Art Loeb Trail. Small Creek can be heard from the front covered porch. Short bike ride to the city's bike path that connects to downtown Brevard and Pisgah Forest. Great location with city utilities and an amazing amount of privacy with Pisgah National Forest as your neighbor. Loft not counted in total square footage.
Brevard, NC
GoPro footage of a few North Carolina Waterfalls.
Time lapse with Camalapse.
Music: Tom Day - Echoes
Hiking in the Pisgah National Forest - North Carolina
2 day, 24 mile hike (Green Mountain Trail ... Mountains to Sea Trail ... Art Loeb Trail) in Pisgah National Forest // North Carolina // October 22 - 23, 2016
Filmed with GoPro Hero5
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Full Circle Public Relations on the water
Full Circle Public Relations recently held a company retreat on the water near Brevard, N.C. for a day of fly fishing. Here's a short video of assistant account executive Caitlin catching (and releasing) a 16. in rainbow trout. Thanks to Kevin and Dave at Davidson River Outfitters for a great day!
Trail or river? | Ivestor Gap | Pisgah National Forest
Ivestor Gap near Black Balsam on the BRP
pisgah
This is a video from our backpacking trip to Pisgah Wilderness. You can access the trail from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Take the road (816) just after the Graveyard Ridge Overlook.
Black Mountain and Avery Creek loop - Pisgah National Forest, NC
A hike on December 19, 2018 in the Pisgah Ranger District checking off a few waterfalls and trails for two CMC challenges. I began at the FR 477 gate beside U.S. 276 and hiked the road south to follow the Club Gap Trail. The trail switchbacks up towards Club Gap, and as I neared the gap a few inches of snow covered the landscape. From Club Gap I followed the Black Mountain Trail over Rich Mountain. This is where you'll see the first video clip of my new Silky F180 going to work on blowdowns across the trail. It turns out this folding saw came in handy later in the hike.
The Black Mountain Trail descends to Buckhorn Gap where a shelter is located, and then crosses FR 5058 before climbing up Clawhammer Mountain. Between Clawhammer Mountain and Black Mountain is the best view of the hike from southwest-facing cliffs. The lighting was mostly terrible for pictures and video. The plutons of Looking Glass Rock, John Rock, and Cedar Rock Mountain were due southwest, with Pilot Mountain rising behind. The notable peaks of Panthertown Valley were much further southwest. To the west and northwest were various peaks above the Blue Ridge Parkway, including Devils Courthouse and Black Balsam Knob.
After lingering at this viewpoint I bushwhacked to the summit of Black Mountain (4,286 feet), a P1K peak, then descended on the now heavily eroded trail to meet FR 5049. The forest road connects with the Pressley Cove Trail, which drops steeply to FR 477 near the Avery Creek horse stables. Following the road north I began the Avery Creek Trail, and immediately knew I was in for a long slog. I encountered a lot of blowdowns on this trail, and tried to saw through the bigger trees but there were simply too many and daylight was short. I'd estimate I encountered at least 50 unique blowdown sections, so I hope those have been taken care of since this hike. On this trail I got to see Avery Creek Falls and Upper Avery Creek Falls. I preferred the upper falls despite the deadfall at the base, without those logs it would be stunning. The climb out of the Avery Creek valley was steeper than expected, and I finished the Club Gap Trail in the dark. Overall this was a good loop providing a nice mix of water and views in a lesser utilized trail system of the U.S. 276 corridor.
Distance - 14.0 miles
Elevation gain - 3,730 feet
Time - 7 hours and 30 minutes
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Devils Courthouse, Black Balsam Knob, and Sam Knob - Pisgah National Forest, NC
One of the most scenic day hikes I've been on in years to notable summits in Pisgah National Forest tucked between the Shining Rock and Middle Prong Wilderness Areas. I started on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail east from NC 215 towards Devils Courthouse. The views from the famous cliffs were just a warm-up for the rest of the day. Next were a series of south-facing cliffs on Chestnut and Silvermine Balds. Then I continued on the Art Loeb Trail to the incredible views from the grassy balds around Black Balsam Knob
I then went down to the Black Balsam Knob Rd parking lot to pick up the Sam Knob Summit Trail. Sam Knob is centrally located between the two wilderness areas and has awesome views from its two exposed summits. The loop is completed by taking the scenic Flat Laurel Creek Trail through a hanging valley. The trail follows the namesake creek by campsites and waterfalls with Sam Knob towering above. Just before you finish you'll also pass right by the base of Wildcat Falls. Easily one of the most scenic hikes in the state.
Hike was 12.1 miles with 2,205 feet elevation gain in 7 hours and 20 minutes.
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Hike report
Pisgah Forest Art Loeb Ghetto Trail Guide Part 3 (Deep Gap-Davidson River Campground)
This is the 3rd part of the trail guide I made for the Art Loeb Trail.
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