Shining Rock Wilderness Tours

Fall colors in the Shining Rock Wilderness of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The Art Loeb Trail and the Cold Mountain Spur Trail is my all time favorite hike in the Appalachian Mountains. Awesome 360 degree views of the Balsam Mountains from Cold Mountain are well worth the efforts.

View of the Balsam Mountain Range from on top of Cold Mountain. #mountains

This was taken on the side of the Blue Ridge Parkway where you turn in to park for the hike to Shining Rock Gap.

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The cascades of the Lower Falls in Graveyard Fields, a very popular waterfall and hiking destination near Asheville, North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Graveyard Fields Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Graveyard Fields Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Canton. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest, or seek out the hiking trails.

Alpine forest trails in a typical winter environment and under fresh snow cover on the Swiss Alps mountain massif, Klosters- Canton of Grisons, Switzerland

Cold Mountain

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cold Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Canton. You can seek out the golf courses in this family-friendly area.

Sliding Rock

4.5/5(289 reviews)

Skim down the gentle slope and drop into the mountain swimming hole at western North Carolina’s beautiful natural water slide.

Lake Logan

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Logan during your travels in Canton. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Looking Glass Falls

4.5/5(47 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Looking Glass Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Balsam Grove. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest, or seek out the hiking trails.

Mt. Pisgah

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Mt. Pisgah, a lovely green space in Canton. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Best Lodging Options Near Shining Rock Wilderness

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Springdale Resort

200 Golfwatch Rd Canton NC

Grandview Lodge

466 Lickstone Rd Waynesville NC

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

130 Shiloh Trl Waynesville NC

Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

176 Country Club Drive Waynesville NC

Hampton Inn Brevard

275 Forest Gate Dr. Pisgah Forest NC

Comfort Inn & Suites Brevard North

2228 Asheville Hwy Brevard NC

Holiday Inn Express Brevard City Center by IHG

185 Old Hendersonville Hwy Brevard NC

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