Bald Knob Ridge Trail NC – Moderate Ridge Hike Near Burnsville

Trail Overview

Bald Knob Ridge Trail, off South Toe River Road near Burnsville, NC, climbs through red spruce and Fraser fir forest to meet the Blue Ridge Parkway. It features climbs about 1,510 feet through red spruce and Fraser fir forest with views of the Black Mountains, meeting the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 355.

Where It Is

FS 472 (South Toe River Road), Burnsville, NC — Appalachian Ranger District.

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. The U.S. Forest Service lists this trail as temporarily closed due to storm damage — confirm current status before visiting. Source: U.S. Forest Service (fs.usda.gov).

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