Gear up for your next adventure:

🩹Survival Bandages - High‑quality bandages for emergencies

🧦Merino Wool Socks - Moisture-wicking, blister-preventing socks for long treks

⌚Solar GPS Watches - Advanced multisport watches with built-in topographic maps

📶Vehicle Signal Boosters - Improve reception in rural areas while driving to trailheads

🔭Stargazing Telescopes - Perfect for camping in low-light pollution areas shown on 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: 335 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,188 ft