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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