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Richland Balsam Trail NC – Highest Point on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 431.0, starting from the Haywood-Jackson Overlook, NC
About This Listing
Trail Overview
The Richland Balsam Self-Guiding Trail is a loop through high-elevation spruce-fir forest at the highest point on the entire Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a self-guiding loop through high-elevation spruce-fir forest near Richland Balsam, the highest point (6,053 feet) on the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway.
Where It Is
Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 431.0, starting from the Haywood-Jackson Overlook, NC.
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. Source: National Park Service (nps.gov).
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