Tennent Mountain is a grassy bald with a rocky summit in the Great Balsams in Pisgah National Forest. Hiking the well-maintained Art Loeb Trail offers relatively easy access this breathtaking mountain views. At the summit, you'll find a large marker dedicated to Gaillard Stoney Tennent (1872-1953), who, according to the plaque, "established organized hiking in North Carolina."

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December 25, 2025

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1. Black Balsam and Tennent Mountain Loop

16.0km

05:40

460m

Hike the difficult 10.0-mile Black Balsam and Tennent Mountain Loop for panoramic views from high-elevation balds in Pisgah National Forest.

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2. Art Loeb Trail

49.3km

16:15

2,220m

1,870m

The Art Loeb Trail is a difficult 30.7-mile hike in Pisgah National Forest, offering panoramic views and challenging terrain.

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3. Big East Fork and Art Loeb Loop

38.2km

12:26

1,190m

1,520m

Hike the challenging 23.7-mile Big East Fork and Art Loeb Loop in Pisgah National Forest, featuring panoramic views and significant elevatio

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Elevation 1,800 m

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Location: Haywood County, North Carolina, United States

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Tennent Mountain summit

1. Black Balsam and Tennent Mountain Loop

2. Art Loeb Trail

3. Big East Fork and Art Loeb Loop

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