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Recommended Routes in Black Balsam - 1

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Favorite Near Sam's Knob
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Sam Knob Loop

9.8 mi 15.7 km 1,393' Up 424.63 m Up 1,402' Down 427.37 m Down

Brevard, NC
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Black Balsam Hiking

  • 12 Miles 20 Kilometers of Trail
  • 1 Recommended Route
  • 1 Easy Trail Easy Trails
  • 8 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 1 Difficult Trail Difficult Trails
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Trails in Black Balsam - 9

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0.4 mi 0.7 km #1Art Loeb Spur
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC
3.9 mi 6.3 km #2Flat Laurel Creek Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC 10 
0.5 mi 0.8 km #3Devil's Courthouse
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Brevard, NC
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Brevard, NC 10 
0.7 mi 1.1 km #4Sam's Knob Summit
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC
0.2 mi 0.4 km #5Bubbling Spring Branch Fall #1
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Brevard, NC
4.3 mi 6.9 km #6Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Hwy 215 to Black Balsam Knob
Difficult Difficult
Brevard, NC
Difficult Difficult
Brevard, NC
1.0 mi 1.6 km #7Sam Knob Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Brevard, NC
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Brevard, NC
1.3 mi 2.2 km #8Little Sam Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Brevard, NC
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Brevard, NC

Photos of Black Balsam - 29

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Near Sam's Knob
Sep 30, 2015 near Brevard, NC
A waterfall slackens into a stream along the Flat Laurel Creek Trail.
Mar 9, 2017 near Brevard, NC
At the top of Sam Knob, enjoy peaceful mountain views on a warm winter day.
Mar 9, 2017 near Clyde, NC
Get lost on the Art Loeb Trail.
May 19, 2017 near Brevard, NC
In October!! Will be going back next year for sure!
Dec 2, 2017 near Brevard, NC
View from the summit of Devil's Courthouse
Nov 20, 2018 near Brevard, NC
View from Devil's Courthouse
Jan 28, 2019 near Brevard, NC
Art Loeb Spur to Black Balsam
Jun 26, 2021 near Brevard, NC

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