Pink Beds Loop using the MST Alternate
Hike Number: 168
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Pink Beds Parking Lot
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 5
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Range: 3,175 / 3,298
Total Elevation Gain: 0,200
Total Elevation Descent: 0,200
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0168.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0168.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0168.gpx
Trail Description: From Pink Beds Parking Lot, this is a pleasant loop past meandering streams & wildlife clearings near the birthplace of Forestry in America..
Topos: Shining Rock
Special Features: Beaver Dam Area
Flower Season: Early May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Pisgah Ranger Station, US 276
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 80
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S to US 276 W to Pink Beds parking lot. When BRP is open, take I-26 E to NC 191 S to BRP S; left onto US 276 E to parking lot.
Hike History: H0302, H0401, H0402, H0701, H0703, H0801