This is a very challenging and difficult route, it has an elevation gain and drop of about 5000 feet! Expect a 5-6 hour hike. Of course at 5000 feet that’s 2500′ straight up the mountain, and 2500′ straight down. there’s an out and back trail at about the halfway point of the loop which will take us out onto the pinnacle rock outcropping with scenic views of Sylva and the surrounding mountains – it’s a great stop for lunch!
