Mountains-to-Sea Trail for a short stretch in the Silvermine Bald area. There are also several side trails that connect to the Art Loeb, including the optional climb up Cold Mountain. Challenges for the hiker include steep ascents and descents, exposed hiking on high Appalachian Balds, and few water supply points. It is recommended to have a life straw and gravity filter to maximize the minimal water supply points. To complete the entire trail, most guides recommend either three or four days. There are several backcountry camp spots throughout the trail, with primitive shelters at Deep Gap and Butter Gap. Starting in 2001, an adventure run of the entire trail is held on the Winter Solstice. Intersecting trails The Art Loeb Trail intersects with several trails, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Farlow Gap, Butter Gap Trail, the Estatoe Trail, and others. Photo gallery Notes External links Information Page Photos of Backpacking trip of Art Loeb Trail, April 2008 Photo Journal of Backpacking trip of Art Loeb Trail, June 2006 National Recreation Trails in North Carolina Protected areas of Haywood County, North Carolina Protected areas of Transylvania County, North Carolina Pisgah National Forest Long-distance trails in the United States