Black Balsam Knob via Art Loeb Trail starts in a magical pine forest and leads up to treeless mountaintops with 360 degree views. There are nice rocky features as well as beautiful wildflowers in summer.
Black Balsam
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The meeting spot is the parallel parking spots alongside the road about 3/4 mile after you turn in on Black Balsam Rd. This will be before you reach the bathroom area.
The trailhead is among the first several parallel parking spots on the right about ¾ mile down Black Balsam Rd.
If needed, go for the bathrooms at Graveyard Fields. Here is a map from Graveyard Fields to Black Balsam
Special directions / Plan for arrival:
Asheville, Canton, Waynesville, Pisgah Forest, Mills River, Brevard
Nearby towns:
April - Early November
Best times of year to book here:
Yes, but everyone should be able to handle elevation gain and rocky navigation up and down the trail.
Appropriate for guests:
Yes
Dogs allowed:
No
Restrooms / Place to change:
No
Travel Fee:
Milepost 420.2 off Blue Ridge Parkway
GPS / Google map:
38 miles / 1 hour
Distance from Asheville:
No
Permit required:
400 ft
Elevation gain:
Moderate, 1.5 miles out and back
Difficulty / Distance:
Yes
Hike:
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