Big East Fork, Grassy Cove, Shining Creek Loop
Hike Number: 63
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Big East on US 276
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 12
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Elevation Range: 3,398 / 5,898
Total Elevation Gain: 2,838
Total Elevation Descent: 2,838
Route Map: ./hiking/maps/0063.pdf
Route Profile: ./hiking/profiles/0063.pdf
Download GPX track: ./hiking/download/0063.gpx
Trail Description: A favorite strenuous hike with three rushing streams, great view from meadows on Shining Rock Ledge, three stream crossings and the option of climbing 6,040 ft Grassy Cove Top. Wilderness area..
Topos: Shining Rock
Special Features: Blueberries, stream crossings
Flower Season: July
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Big East Fork, US 276
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 70
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 191 S to BRP S to US 276 W
Notes: Wilderness area; max 10 hikers
Hike History: W0602, A0804