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 one of the most rewarding high peaks in the area. The trail to get up here is pretty straight forward, but there is limited trail markings since you are traveling through a protected wilderness area.

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1. Cold Mountain via Art Loeb Trail — Shining Rock Wilderness

16.0km

05:17

780m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Grassy Cove Top – Shining Rock Summit loop from Waynesville

28.4km

08:38

900m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 1,790 m

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Location: Haywood County, North Carolina, United States

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Cold Mountain

1. Cold Mountain via Art Loeb Trail — Shining Rock Wilderness

2. Grassy Cove Top – Shining Rock Summit loop from Waynesville

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