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