tudge - Oct 21, 2021 6:08 pm Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2021
Fantastic ridge run
Ran from Sam Knob Trail up Art Loeb to Tennent and then along the ridge line to Black Balsam TH. Epic views. Fantastic bang for your buck for 5 miles of hiking/running.
Excellent ridge views on a bluebird day, can't wait to come back to the area.
Stu Brandel - Oct 7, 2017 7:25 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2017
Wet, Foggy and Alone
In fast moving, drizzly clouds all day that eliminated all views. Somehow avoided the 300 people that we later found on Black Balsam.
technicolorNH - Aug 27, 2014 7:08 am Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2014
Part of a troika
Second mountain along a ridge line scamper of the Art Loeb trail.
eric-griz - May 24, 2014 6:04 pm Date Climbed: May 24, 2014
2 down, 3 to go
Hiked north on Art Loeb. Nice views. Moved north to Grassy Cove.
montanachris - Sep 11, 2013 7:42 am Date Climbed: Mar 8, 2013
Shining Rock Ledge traverse
Not high by Rocky Mountain standards but this traverse is airy and spectacular.
Joel Hopper - Jun 16, 2013 8:22 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2013
5 pack
Via Art Loeb Trail nice outing included in a grab of Black Balsam, Tennent Mountain, Grassy Cove Top, Shining Rock & Sam Knob.
mtsptfam - Apr 8, 2013 11:32 am Date Climbed: Apr 6, 2013
Worth It
Hiked this with wife and some teens from youth group. Came up from Big East to Greasy ridge trail to Art Loeb. This was a side trip for lunch before heading to Shining Rock to camp.
This is the 2nd time I've been here but the 1st time with my wife and that made it extra special.
evanrothe - Nov 15, 2011 8:08 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2008
Tennent
Great stop on the way to Shining Rock. Awesome views.
mlandau3 - Jan 6, 2011 6:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2004
Many Times
Great blueberry picking in August on this peak
tioga - Mar 16, 2009 2:12 pm Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2009
In a Cloud
By the time my girlfriend and I got to this peak, we were inside a cloud and it was lightly misting. We ate lunch and then I proposed to her while sitting on the summit rocks. It was wet and chilly but a memorable time.
MarkDidier - Jul 28, 2008 9:45 pm Date Climbed: May 19, 2007
Climbed 8 peaks in my first trip to the Blue Ridge & Smokies. Tennent and Sam Knob offered the best views of any. Will definitely return to climb some more of the "Southern Sixers" and lesser peaks. Fun!
Great views from the top! One of the better peaks I have seen in NC.
captainbuuda - Jan 19, 2008 10:09 am Date Climbed: Dec 21, 2007
Horrible weather
After pitching my tent in freezing rain the night before: temps hovering at freezing; dense fog/cloud creating 100% humidity levels; driving wind. Some have said the views resemble something from New England-- couldn't tell ya since I could only see 20 feet. Perhaps this was a good description of New England weather?
Theonestar - Sep 10, 2007 1:05 am Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2007
via Art Loeb trail
coming from Daniel Boone camp and Cold Mountain (split between two days) This part of the trail is much easier than that beginning at Deep Gap.
tudge - Oct 21, 2021 6:08 pm Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2021
Fantastic ridge runRan from Sam Knob Trail up Art Loeb to Tennent and then along the ridge line to Black Balsam TH. Epic views. Fantastic bang for your buck for 5 miles of hiking/running.
JRaphaelson - Sep 16, 2019 12:56 pm Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2019
Sam Knob, Black Balsam, TennentExcellent ridge views on a bluebird day, can't wait to come back to the area.
Stu Brandel - Oct 7, 2017 7:25 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2017
Wet, Foggy and AloneIn fast moving, drizzly clouds all day that eliminated all views. Somehow avoided the 300 people that we later found on Black Balsam.
technicolorNH - Aug 27, 2014 7:08 am Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2014
Part of a troikaSecond mountain along a ridge line scamper of the Art Loeb trail.
eric-griz - May 24, 2014 6:04 pm Date Climbed: May 24, 2014
2 down, 3 to goHiked north on Art Loeb. Nice views. Moved north to Grassy Cove.
montanachris - Sep 11, 2013 7:42 am Date Climbed: Mar 8, 2013
Shining Rock Ledge traverseNot high by Rocky Mountain standards but this traverse is airy and spectacular.
Joel Hopper - Jun 16, 2013 8:22 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2013
5 packVia Art Loeb Trail nice outing included in a grab of Black Balsam, Tennent Mountain, Grassy Cove Top, Shining Rock & Sam Knob.
mtsptfam - Apr 8, 2013 11:32 am Date Climbed: Apr 6, 2013
Worth ItHiked this with wife and some teens from youth group. Came up from Big East to Greasy ridge trail to Art Loeb. This was a side trip for lunch before heading to Shining Rock to camp.
This is the 2nd time I've been here but the 1st time with my wife and that made it extra special.
evanrothe - Nov 15, 2011 8:08 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2008
TennentGreat stop on the way to Shining Rock. Awesome views.
mlandau3 - Jan 6, 2011 6:33 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2004
Many TimesGreat blueberry picking in August on this peak
tioga - Mar 16, 2009 2:12 pm Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2009
In a CloudBy the time my girlfriend and I got to this peak, we were inside a cloud and it was lightly misting. We ate lunch and then I proposed to her while sitting on the summit rocks. It was wet and chilly but a memorable time.
MarkDidier - Jul 28, 2008 9:45 pm Date Climbed: May 19, 2007
Via Art LoebBeautiful day with beautiful views.
peakrat76 - Apr 21, 2008 6:48 pm Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2008
Via Art LoebClimbed 8 peaks in my first trip to the Blue Ridge & Smokies. Tennent and Sam Knob offered the best views of any. Will definitely return to climb some more of the "Southern Sixers" and lesser peaks. Fun!
Koonsy - Mar 4, 2008 9:11 pm
Art Loeb TrailGreat views from the top! One of the better peaks I have seen in NC.
captainbuuda - Jan 19, 2008 10:09 am Date Climbed: Dec 21, 2007
Horrible weatherAfter pitching my tent in freezing rain the night before: temps hovering at freezing; dense fog/cloud creating 100% humidity levels; driving wind. Some have said the views resemble something from New England-- couldn't tell ya since I could only see 20 feet. Perhaps this was a good description of New England weather?
Theonestar - Sep 10, 2007 1:05 am Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2007
via Art Loeb trailcoming from Daniel Boone camp and Cold Mountain (split between two days) This part of the trail is much easier than that beginning at Deep Gap.
StarMan - Aug 9, 2007 7:59 pm
Nice views!have climbed a few times.
Tbacon251 - Mar 19, 2007 3:30 am Date Climbed: Mar 17, 2007
Great View!A very cold day but well worth the hike! Great view from the top!!!
gwave47 - Nov 10, 2006 11:21 pm Date Climbed: Nov 10, 2006
Along with Black Balsam Knob, Grassy Cove Top, and Shining RockI was very thankful that this mountain had a sign on its summit so that you knew for sure you were there.
slick858 - Nov 7, 2006 6:01 pm Date Climbed: Nov 4, 2006
Art Loeb TrailJust another 6000ft hill.