Shining Rock Wilderness
White quartz outcrops and open bald summits south of Asheville — western NC's premier bald country.
Where on earth
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- Region
- North Carolina, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Southern Appalachian bald (1,300–1,900 m)
- Best season
- April – November
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Key takeaways
- Biome: Southern Appalachian bald (1,300–1,900 m)
- Best season: April – November
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
White quartz outcrops and open bald summits south of Asheville — western NC's premier bald country.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – November
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Southern Appalachian bald (1,300–1,900 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
United States
Biome
Southern Appalachian bald (1,300–1,900 m)
Difficulty
moderate
