Hikes in the Black Balsam Trailhead Area
Here is a list of hikes in the Black Balsam Trailhead area.
Each of the hikes has its own printable guide page with all the information and links, including (where available):
- directions to the starting point
- difficulty
- length
- elevation change
- a map
- photos from along the way, and
- a detailed description and trail directions.
Flat Laurel Creek Hike
- This loop takes you around the headwaters basin of Flat Laurel Creek, which starts in a unique, high-elevation valley surrounded by sharp peaks, grassy balds, and cool, dark, spruce-fir forests. Its elevation is over 5300 ft at the bottom, and it...
- 2.5mi, Climbs Gently
- Tread Condition: Moderately Rough
Sam Knob Hike
- At the top of an imposing mountain peak located at the edge of the Shining Rock Wilderness, spectacular views await! A surprisingly nice, easy trail wraps around this mountain to its grassy, partly bald summit. Hike in the late summer and enjoy a...
- 2.2mi, Climbs Moderately
- Tread Condition: Moderately Rough