Shining Rock Summit – Grassy Cove Top loop from Black Balsam Knob
Shining Rock Summit – Grassy Cove Top loop from Black Balsam Knob
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Shining Rock Summit – Grassy Cove Top loop from Black Balsam Knob
02:32
17.7km
560m
Running
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: July 12, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
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Shining Rock Wilderness
Pisgah National Forest
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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8.59 km
Flower Knob
Highlight • Summit
9.85 km
Shining Rock Summit
Highlight • Summit
There is a small spring a short distance down the Shining Creek trail, though I'm not sure if it is active late in the fall. There is no post marking this trail.
There is often a lot of black bear activity along the ridge, and frequent sightings.
Tip by
12.4 km
Grassy Cove Top
Highlight • Summit
13.0 km
Shining Rock Wilderness Entrance
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
14.7 km
Tennent Mountain
Peak
17.7 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.2 km
1.43 km
699 m
417 m
Surfaces
12.1 km
4.57 km
699 m
338 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,880 m)
Lowest point (1,650 m)
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Tuesday 11 August
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