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Richland Balsam Nature Trail

Easy29.4 mi from Asheville
Length
1.2mi one way
Climb
371ft
High point
6,388ft
Directions Download GPX

Richland Balsam Nature 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 mi6,104 ftDrag along the profile
Low 6,025 ft · High 6,388 ftUSGS 3DEP elevation along the mapped route

Getting to the Richland Balsam Nature Trail trailhead

The hike starts where the mapped trail begins, about 29 miles from Asheville in a straight line. Get driving directions or download the GPX file for your hiking app.

Before you go

Difficulty
Easy, estimated from length and climb
Round trip
2.4 mi out and back
Time
About 1 hr 20 min round trip at an easy pace
Low point
6,025 ft
Surface
Ground

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