The Top 5 Attractions in Shining Rock Wilderness
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Shining Rock Wilderness. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Shining Rock Wilderness is a region where 5
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 24, 2025
Shining Rock Summit
Highlight • Summit
The summit of Shining rock is a bit brushy, with paths wending their ways to various spots. Several good tent and hammock campsites are about 0.25 miles back toward the …
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Cold Mountain
Highlight • Summit
Cold Mountain stands at 6,030 feet in the protection of the Shining Rock Wilderness in Pisgah National Forest. This mountain summit is not an easy one to bag, but it's …
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Grassy Ridge Backcountry Campsites
Highlight • Rest Area
A flat section of this ridge line offers secluded sites for tent and hammock camping. The cool, grassy areas are wonderful in the summer, and the falls colors spectacular. There …
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Cherry Cove Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
Like a lot of the other nearby overlooks, the Cherry Cove View overlook offers another perspective of Looking Glass Rock. It's located at Milepost 415.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway …
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View of Cherry Cove
Highlight • Viewpoint
Like a lot of the other nearby overlooks, the Cherry Cove View overlook offers another perspective of Looking Glass Rock. It's located at Milepost 415.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway …
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