Covid measures in North Carolina

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in North Carolina, please refer to North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services . Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get on this adventure: An experienced, local guide with extensive knowledge of the area A full day of trail running Transportation from the southern starting point in Brevard to the northern trailhead at Camp Daniel Boone in Waynesville Food and water Drop bag access First aid What’s not included: Transportation Accommodations

How fit do I need to be?

In order to trail run the Art Loeb, you need to be an experienced trail runner or an aspiring ultrarunner. Keep in mind that trail running the Art Loeb takes around 12 hours, so it is not suitable for beginners or for those with only road running experience.

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Hydration vest Trail shoes Rain gear Seasonal clothing Trekking poles GPS device preferred Drop bag with your belongings (food, water, sunscreen, bug spray, camera, etc.) Sunglasses Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and prices: For the group adventures, the usual client to guide ratio is 4:1. The cost per person decreases as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to trail run with friends and family! Trail running the Art Loeb can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors older than 16 can do the run with a parent or legal guardian joining. If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to the Art Loeb trail, most people fly into Asheville Regional Airport, which is a 20-minute drive from the trail. You’ll meet your guide at The Hub & Pisgah Tavern, Pisgah Forest, NC.

Art Loeb | North Carolina

Trail Running the Art Loeb in Pisgah National Forest

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Panoramic view along the Art Loeb Trail.

Runner taking a break at the Art Loeb Trail.

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Duration

1 day

Season

April through November

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Trail running the Art Loeb is better with a personalized support crew. This challenging 50k in the heart of Pisgah National Forest dashes through tree tracts and across peaks on its way to 8,000 feet of elevation gain in one big day! Lucky for you, aid stations are set up near miles 13 and 19 customized with food and drink of your choosing. Along the way, you’ll enjoy scenic Appalachian wilderness, Shining Rock and top out several prominent mountains including Black Balsam Knob (6,214 ft) and Pilot (5,095 ft). Your Art Loeb Trail endpoint is the front door of Ecusta Brewing for a refreshing reward of a run well done.

Adventure highlights

Considered one of the thirty best North American hikes
Pick-up, drop-off, and two personalized aid stations along the trail
Cherish the memories with an online photo album and celebratory beer

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You ran a successful marathon, but now you want to take it a step further? The challenging 50k Art Loeb Trail in Pisgah National Forest is a great progression in your trail running journey. It’s rare to get on trail support like this outside of very accommodating friends—not only do you get a guide by your side, but you also get two personalized aid stations set up with your chosen food and drinks and pick up and drop off. Along the way you’ll run up and down the Appalachian mountains for some of the best panoramic views in the southeast. What’s waiting for you at the end point of the trail might just motivate you even more—you’ll end your successful run at a brewery.

Trail Running the Art Loeb in Pisgah National Forest

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If you have questions or need help with planning a trip, schedule a call with one of our adventure experts.

Meet your guides

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Brendon Voelker

Brendon Voelker is an avid runner logging between 1500 and 2000 miles on foot each year. The Appalachian Mountains sparked his interest in exploring the area so he established White Dot Adventures along with other expert guides. His goal is to cater to all abilities of hikers and runners and teach them about the wilderness along the way.

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White Dot Adventures is the first permitted outfitter to offer trail running tours in the eastern U.S. Whether you’re new to hiking or you’re an experienced mountain runner looking for a challenge, they’ve got you covered. As you trail run or hike through the wilderness of North Carolina, White Dot Adventures guides are here to help you along the way and share their knowledge of the area.

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Troy Havens

The personal approach and attention to detail was amazing. We will be back as our tour was great and I highly recommend. Brendon even added a photo link and took photos of all of the scenic locations we visited along the hike. 10+.

Andrea Pack

Brendon was great!We had everything we needed. He was very efficient and super accommodating for getting us through our run on the Art Loeb trail. We would definitely use White Dot again!

Jeff Dees

White Dot is a class act. Brendan is a true master and student of his trade. He knows the trails, the area history, and recognizes the needs and abilities of his clients. We had an amazing run with great conversation about the area. I highly recommend a trip with White Dot, I am sure I will make plans for another visit and trip on the trails.

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Troy Havens

Andrea Pack

Brendon was great!We had everything we needed. He was very efficient and super accommodating for getting us through our run on the Art Loeb trail. We would definitely use White Dot again!

Jeff Dees

Things to know

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in North Carolina, please refer to North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get on this adventure:
- - An experienced, local guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - A full day of trail running
  - Transportation from the southern starting point in
  - Brevard to the northern trailhead at Camp Daniel
  - Boone in Waynesville
  - Food and water
  - Drop bag access
  - First aid
What’s not included:
- - Transportation
  - Accommodations
In order to trail run the Art Loeb, you need to be an experienced trail runner or an aspiring ultrarunner. Keep in mind that trail running the Art Loeb takes around 12 hours, so it is not suitable for beginners or for those with only road running experience.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Hydration vest
  - Trail shoes
  - Rain gear
  - Seasonal clothing
  - Trekking poles
  - GPS device preferred
  - Drop bag with your belongings (food, water, sunscreen, bug spray, camera, etc.)
  - Sunglasses
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
- - For the group adventures, the usual client to guide ratio is 4:1.
  - The cost per person decreases as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to trail run with friends and family!
Trail running the Art Loeb can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors older than 16 can do the run with a parent or legal guardian joining.
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to the Art Loeb trail, most people fly into Asheville Regional Airport, which is a 20-minute drive from the trail.

You’ll meet your guide at The Hub & Pisgah Tavern, Pisgah Forest, NC.
Day Trips Cancellations
Fully refundable within the initial 48 hours from booking, unless the trip date is less than 7 days from the time of the booking.
Cancellations up to 7 days prior to the trip date are refundable 100%.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to the trip date are non-refundable.