Hike Cold Mountain via Art Loeb Trail Pisgah National Forest, NC

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Cold Mountain is a famous peak in North Carolina, but it gets few visitors due to the relatively long trail hike. The shortest hike follows the very pretty Art Loeb Trail as it slowly makes its way up toward Cold Mountain, wrapping around the forested slopes and slowly gaining elevation. Once it reaches the southern ridge of Cold Mountain, the Art Loeb Trail continues south, but the Cold Mountain Trail heads north. Obviously take this trail, which continues along the southern ridge up to a small, pretty ridgeline and ultimately leading to the summit. Definitely some pretty amazing views.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)

Peaks on hike

Elevation

Prominence

Cold Mountain

6030 ft

990 rise

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Start up the Art Loeb Trail, which leads to the Cold Mountain Trail.

At the saddle where the Art Loeb Trail meets the Cold Mountain Trail, before starting up to the summit.

Cold Mountain visible ahead through the trees.

Approaching the summit ridge.

Looking back toward the saddle I came from below.

Continuing a bit higher.

The trail skirts the edge of the mountain for a while.

Final view at the end of the ridge.

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