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Locally Verified
Black Balsam Knob NC – Scenic Bald Hike Near Asheville
Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 420, Black Balsam Rd (FS 816), NC
About This Listing
Black Balsam Knob, off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, is reached via a composite trail linking several named routes through Pisgah National Forest and the Shining Rock Wilderness.
Verified Trail Data
| Distance | Difficulty | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 6.6 mi | Easy | Links the Sam Knob, Flat Laurel Creek, Mountains-to-Sea, and Little Sam trails (blue/orange/white/yellow blazes) |
Good to Know
Always check current trail, parking, and access conditions with the managing agency before you go — conditions can change with weather and season. Trailhead is at the Black Balsam parking lot via FS Road 816, reached from the Blue Ridge Parkway near Milepost 420. Source: U.S. Forest Service (fs.usda.gov).
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