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Black Balsam Knob Trail

Moderate26.3 mi from Asheville
Length
1.2mi one way
Climb
469ft
High point
6,206ft
Directions Download GPX

Black Balsam Knob Trail map and elevation

N0.1 mi
Route traced from OpenStreetMap. Carry a real map or GPS app on the trail.See the area on OpenStreetMap
0.0 mi5,888 ftDrag along the profile
Low 5,888 ft · High 6,206 ftUSGS 3DEP elevation along the mapped route

Getting to the Black Balsam Knob Trail trailhead

The hike starts at Art Loeb & Black Balsam Knob Trailhead, about 26 miles from Asheville in a straight line. Get driving directions or download the GPX file for your hiking app.

Before you go

Difficulty
Moderate, from OpenStreetMap trail grading
Round trip
2.4 mi out and back
Time
About 1 hr 25 min round trip at an easy pace
Low point
5,888 ft
Surface
Ground
Trailhead
Art Loeb & Black Balsam Knob Trailhead

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