Gear up for your next adventure:

🧭Emergency Beacons - Safety beacons for remote outdoor locations

👟Waterproof Leg Gaiters - Keep mud and water out of your boots in boggy terrain

🧺Microfibre Travel Towels - Fast-drying and compact towels for wild swimming and camping

🚶Walking Pedometers - Simple distance tracking for casual trail walkers

🧼Biodegradable Soap - Leave-no-trace hygiene for multi-day mountain treks

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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