Shining Rock Wilderness Tours and Activities

Fall colors in the Shining Rock Wilderness of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Art Loeb Trail and the Cold Mountain Spur Trail is my all time favorite hike in the Appalachian Mountains. Awesome 360 degree views of the Balsam Mountains from Cold Mountain are well worth the efforts.
View of the Balsam Mountain Range from on top of Cold Mountain. #mountains
This was taken on the side of the Blue Ridge Parkway where you turn in to park for the hike to Shining Rock Gap.
Backpacking on the Art Loeb Trail. My personal favorite hike in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Looking back at the Shining Rock Wilderness from the top of Cold Mountain.

Popular places to visit

The cascades of the Lower Falls in Graveyard Fields, a very popular waterfall and hiking destination near Asheville, North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Graveyard Fields Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Graveyard Fields Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Canton. Amble around this romantic area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails.

Graveyard Fields Falls
Alpine forest trails in a typical winter environment and under fresh snow cover on the Swiss Alps mountain massif, Klosters- Canton of Grisons, Switzerland

Cold Mountain

Explore the great outdoors at Cold Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Canton. You can seek out the golf courses in this family-friendly area.

Cold Mountain
Sliding Rock showing forest scenes and a river or creek as well as a large group of people

Sliding Rock

5/5(2 reviews)

Skim down the gentle slope and drop into the mountain swimming hole at western North Carolina’s beautiful natural water slide.

Sliding Rock
Blue Sky Over Autumn Forest on Lake Logan

Lake Logan

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Logan during your travels in Canton. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Lake Logan
A beautiful spot

Looking Glass Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Looking Glass Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Balsam Grove. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails.

Looking Glass Falls
Hiking at Mt. Mitchell, North Carolina

Mt. Pisgah

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Mt. Pisgah, a lovely green space in Canton. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Mt. Pisgah

Top Shining Rock Wilderness Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Lodge at Wagon Gap Trl. 3 Blue Ridge River Cabins

Lodge at Wagon Gap Trl. 3 Blue Ridge River Cabins

Canton NC
Lodge at Wagon Gap Trl. 3 Blue Ridge River Cabins
Riverside Cabin with Hot Tub and firepit pet Friendly

Riverside Cabin with Hot Tub and firepit pet Friendly

Canton NC
Riverside Cabin with Hot Tub and firepit pet Friendly
Springdale Resort

Springdale Resort

4 out of 5
200 Golfwatch Rd Canton NC
Springdale Resort
Family Mountain Lodge on 70 acres near Waynesville and Asheville

Family Mountain Lodge on 70 acres near Waynesville and Asheville

Canton NC
Family Mountain Lodge on 70 acres near Waynesville and Asheville
Rocky Face Retreat Luxury Rental

Rocky Face Retreat Luxury Rental

Haywood County NC
Rocky Face Retreat Luxury Rental
Spectacular Wooded Estate W/ Private Hot Tub, Veranda & Pool Table

Spectacular Wooded Estate W/ Private Hot Tub, Veranda & Pool Table

Waynesville NC
Spectacular Wooded Estate W/ Private Hot Tub, Veranda & Pool Table
Cold Mountain View Cabin

Cold Mountain View Cabin

Canton NC
Cold Mountain View Cabin
Secluded Dog-Friendly Home w/Spacious Deck, Gas Grill, Gas Fireplace, Fast WiFi

Secluded Dog-Friendly Home w/Spacious Deck, Gas Grill, Gas Fireplace, Fast WiFi

Waynesville NC
Secluded Dog-Friendly Home w/Spacious Deck, Gas Grill, Gas Fireplace, Fast WiFi
Cozy mountain cabin bordering national forest

Cozy mountain cabin bordering national forest

Candler NC
Cozy mountain cabin bordering national forest
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