Shining Rock Wilderness

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:recreational_area
gptkbp:area 18,500 acres
gptkbp:contains numerous hiking trails
old-growth forests
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:recreational_area
gptkbp:established gptkb:1984
gptkbp:features gptkb:Shining_Rock_Mountain
rocky outcrops
streams and waterfalls
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shining Rock Wilderness
gptkbp:is_accessible_by gptkb:Blue_Ridge_Parkway
multiple trailheads
gptkbp:is_adjacent_to gptkb:Blue_Ridge_Parkway
gptkbp:is_celebrated_for its natural landscapes
its ecological significance
gptkbp:is_characterized_by high elevations
steep slopes
deep gorges
varied topography
rich ecosystems
gptkbp:is_connected_to other wilderness areas
gptkbp:is_home_to diverse wildlife
various bird species
black bears
endangered species
rare plant species
wild turkeys
various plant species
white-tailed deer
bobcats
gptkbp:is_known_for its scenic beauty
its natural beauty
its biodiversity
its rugged terrain
its hiking opportunities
its solitude
gptkbp:is_located_near gptkb:Haywood_County
gptkb:Buncombe_County
gptkb:Transylvania_County
gptkbp:is_managed_by gptkb:U._S._Forest_Service
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Appalachian_Mountains
Southern Appalachian region
gptkbp:is_popular_for hiking
camping
backpacking
gptkbp:is_popular_in outdoor enthusiasts
nature photographers
bird watchers
gptkbp:is_promoted_by local tourism organizations
gptkbp:is_protected_by gptkb:Wilderness_Act_of_1964
gptkbp:is_recognized_by various environmental groups
gptkbp:is_subject_to conservation efforts
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by gptkb:Pisgah_National_Forest
Shining Rock
gptkbp:is_utilized_for recreational activities
educational purposes
research purposes
gptkbp:is_visited_by thousands of visitors annually
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:North_Carolina
gptkbp:managed_by gptkb:U._S._Forest_Service
gptkbp:offers scenic views
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Pisgah_National_Forest
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pisgah_National_Forest
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5