Predictable water is found from the boy scout camp to just before the cold mountain turnoff, then at deep gap and butter gap shelters, and at the davidson river. Water source 1 (ws1) just before deep gap 1 where the trail makes its southern bend on the ridgeline, (ws2)after passing black balsam there is a short spur from the art loeb that takes you to the black balsam parking area.
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Surprisingly for western north carolina, the art loeb trail is short on good water sources.the 31 mile art loeb trail is one of the most popular weekend backpacking trails in the asheville area.the art loeb trail is 30.1 miles in length and totals around 9,000 feet of ascent and descent respectively.
Art loeb trail water sources. The art loeb trail (alt) pocket profile map is another great map to show the elevations of summits and gaps as well as water sources on the trail. The water source brad r. I was forced to run slower than previous times on the trail.
There's a water source off of the ivester trail about a quarter of a mile from the parking lot at black balsam / shining rock, but to get to it it's a 0.4 mile hike down a steep trail, then back up to catch the art loeb trail again. It is piped and has been running every time i visited. If you plan to hike the art loeb trail, definitely check out anti gravity gear’s pocket trail guide.
Surprisingly for western north carolina, the art loeb trail is short on good water sources. No permits are needed to hike or camp along this trail *water: They are not hard to find but you do need to keep your eye out for them.
The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from may until october. From there head north on ivestor gap trail for about 200m and you will see a spring on your right, (ws3) deep gap shelter, (ws4)butter gap shelter. Also, you can learn more about shuttle services at.
Water is sparse on this trail for most of the year, though it was plentiful during my hike because the snowmelt supplied springs along the way. Go approximately ¼ mile and turn right onto the davidson river campground access road; There are several water sources along the art loeb trail.
The leaves were much heavier than they were 2 weeks ago when i ran a one way. Mentioned is after flower gap but before shining rock gap. Springs and streams are spaced out but those sources can be dried up.
Then there's a spring labeled at the mst intersection after the balds but i've never found it. I filled up at butter gap shelter and deep gap shelter. It was very helpful for picking campsites, locating water sources, and navigating unmarked trail junctions.
From sobo mile 10 (just past tennent. Hammock camping can also easily be done along this route due to the abundance of trees. Yes, we do a shuttle service between davidson river campground in brevard and camp daniel boone (canton) for those hikers doing the art loeb trail!
Close to where the shining creek trail meets the alt. Water sources below going south (davidson river) to north (daniel boone boy scout camp). Cold mountain via art loeb trail is a 17.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near canton, north carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult.
Depending on how dry things are this could be a short walk or a long walk to running water. We will start at davidson river and hike to daniel boone scout camp. You need to go down a short trail to.
Sometimes they are flowing, sometimes they are not. Be ready to carry 4l. Immediately turn left and park in the art loeb trailhead parking lot.
I know about the water sources in the list below. These 3 friends since grade school hit the trail and had a blast! It was a tough day on the art loeb trail.
We had 3 liters of water on us, and filled up at every water source we came to. Just before shining rock, a piped spring provides a reliable water source throughout the year. Water sources are plentiful between camp daniel boone and flower gap.
It seems like the stretch between deep gap and the small spring in shining rock (near the shining rock creek trailhead) is very dry. Carrying extra supplies (food,water,gps,clothes) quickly became a burden. The trail was slippery, slow, and tough to see at times.
However, the lack of water sources limits your options if you wish to camp near water. It is safe to say that if the area recently received precipitation, there will be water available. Starting from davidson river, you’ll pass a bunch of small streams on your first day.
Many campsites lie along the trail, providing plenty of options for setting up camp. The beginning and end of the trail have plentiful water, but once you’re up on the ridgeline, you only have two chances to fill up. The water sources are almost all springs, and some exist where i wouldn’t have predicted based on the topo.
Go behind the gate at the end of the parking lot and follow the dirt road to a footbridge. Also, two of the water sources. If it is dry you can work your way down shining creek trail.
Have other trails you need a ride to? Dogs are also able to use this trail. Leaving the pisgah district ranger station/visitor center parking lot, turn left on us 276.
Multiple stream crossings heading up to cold mountain from the scout camp. The art loeb is a cornerstone hiking trail in the pisgah ranger district.
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