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Shining Rock

Shining Rock in North Carolina, North Carolina rises to 5,988 ft. Explore summit facts, photos, hiking list memberships and catalog route summaries on PeakList.

Shining Rock, As Seen From the Road Leading up to Black Balsam. The bald Rock in the Background "is" Shining Rock, and it is accessible by a trail located on the back side from the
Shining Rock · Kerry R. Davis · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source and licensing

Summit facts

Elevation
5,988 ft
State / region
North Carolina
Range
North Carolina
Coordinates
35.36826, -82.86226

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Catalog route summaries

These are catalog summaries, not current trail or access verification. Review conditions and official guidance before your trip.

  • Black Balsam Trailhead to Shining Rock — 6 miles, 1,200 ft gain

Photos and credits

Shining Rock, As Seen From the Road Leading up to Black Balsam. The bald Rock in the Background "is" Shining Rock, and it is accessible by a trail located on the back side from the
Shining Rock · Kerry R. Davis · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source and licensing
Shining Rock from Haywood-Jackson Overlook, October 2016
Shining Rock from Haywood-Jackson Overlook, October 2016 · Thomson200 · Wikimedia Commons · CC0 · Source and licensing

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