Grassy Ridge Bald from Carvers Gap via Appalachian Trail in Pisgah National Forest
The hike from Carvers Gap to Grassy Ridge Bald via the Appalachian Trail offers expansive views of the Roan Highlands, considered by many to be among the most scenic sections of the Appalachian Trail. As you traverse open grassy balds like Round Bald and Jane Bald, you'll be rewarded with panoramic vistas of the surrounding peaks, including Roan Mountain and Grandfather Mountain. The trail's final climb leads through a rhododendron tunnel to the summit of Grassy Ridge Bald, offering sweeping views of both North Carolina and Tennessee, making it a must-visit for nature lovers seeking both solitude and scenery. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature
- Distance: 5.0 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,286 ft
- Maximum elevation: 6,191 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,286 ft
- Minimum elevation: 5,505 ft
- Moving time: 2 h 35 m
- Moving speed: 1.9 mph
- Maximum speed: 4.3 mph
- Total time: 3 h 28 m
- Global speed: 1.4 mph
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Name: Grassy Ridge Bald from Carvers Gap via Appalachian Trail in Pisgah National Forest trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Coordinates: 36.09859 -82.11045 36.10850 -82.07972
Topography: Mitchell County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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Grassy Ridge Bald via Appalachian Trail in Pisgah National Forest
United States > North Carolina > Mitchell County
The Grassy Ridge Bald hike via the Appalachian Trail in the Roan Highlands is a standout experience for nature lovers. This trek features a progression through three scenic balds—Round Bald, Jane Bald, and Grassy Ridge Bald—each offering increasingly expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond.…
Distance: 4.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,148 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,181 ft
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United States > Tennessee > Blount County > Alcoa > Farrport
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Distance: 146.3 mi • Elevation gain: 10,801 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,428 ft
