Gear up for your next adventure:

🔦Keychain LED Torches - Emergency backup light for finding gear in your pack

🧦Merino Wool Hiking Socks - Moisture-wicking socks to prevent blisters during long mountain walks

🦯Walking Poles - Supportive poles for long-distance walking

🔭Compact Hiking Binoculars - Lightweight optics for scouting terrain and spotting wildlife

🧢Waterproof Hiking Hats - Keep the rain off your face while studying topographic maps

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Black Balsam Knob via Art Loeb Trail in Pisgah National Forest trails

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Black Balsam Knob via Art Loeb Trail in Pisgah National Forest

United States > North Carolina > Haywood County

The hike to Black Balsam Knob is a favorite for its sweeping views and unique, treeless balds that stretch along the ridge. As you ascend, grassy fields and open skies create an almost alpine atmosphere, with uninterrupted 360-degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding you at the summit. Whether you…

Distance: 1.5 mi • Elevation gain: 102 m • Maximum elevation: 1,886 m