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Cold Mountain Hike Length: 10.6 miles Rating: Difficult Dogs: On Leash Located in the Pisgah National Forest, this out and back trail follows along the Art Loeb Trail then splits to lead to the summit of Cold Mountain, the highest peak in the Shining Rock Wilderness sitting at 6030′ elevation. Most known for the best-selling Charles Frazier ...
Cold Mountain, North Carolina, located 35 miles from Asheville, has received notoriety from the best-selling Charles Frazier novel Cold Mountain and the acclaimed 2003 motion picture. The movie was filmed in Romania; however, the mountain scenery is very similar to the real Cold Mountain area. There is not an actual town of Cold Mountain.
Cold Mountain is centrally located in the mountains of southwestern North Carolina. Its close neighbors include the Smoky and Great Balsm Mountains to the west and the crown of the Appalachians, the Black Mountain Range and Mt. Mitchell to the North East. Even so, Cold Mountain remains largely undiscovered to most hikers who come to the area.
Try this 17.6-mile out-and-back trail near Canton, North Carolina. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 24 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through November.
Recent reviews of the Daniel Boone Scout Camp Cold Mountain Loop Trail in Canton, North Carolina, highlight the trail's beauty and variety. Reviewers have mentioned the trail being well-maintained, with some wet areas and downed trees. The trail offers a mix of moderate and challenging sections, with opportunities for camping and stunning views ...
At 6,030 feet, Cold Mountain isn’t quite as lofty as some of the other peaks in North Carolina’s Great Balsam Mountains, but it must be the best-known. Charles Frazier immortalized it in his 1997 Civil War novel, Cold Mountain, which in 2003 was adapted as a hit Hollywood film.
Jan 11, 2024 · Cold Mountain Overlook sits 6,039 feet above sea level. It faces west and is named for the prominent peak it faces, Cold Mountain. It is located at Wagon Road Gap and the junction of Hwy 276 at Milepost 411.9. Part of the Great Balsam Mountains within the Appalachian Mountain chain, Cold Mountain is also part of the Shining Rock Wilderness.
