
Tennent Mtn & Black Balsam: Ivestor Gap Trl to Art Loeb Loop
A morning group hike from the Ivestor Gap trailhead connects Tennent Mountain and Black Balsam on an Art Loeb Loop route along the Blue Ridge Parkway south of Asheville. Meet at Bent Creek River Park for a carpool-style meetup and trail logistics before heading out.
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