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Sam Knob Trail

Intermediate/Difficult
 3.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Pisgah National Forest
  5. Black Mountain

“Trail to the top of Sam's Knob. ”

James Spitzer
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Miles

1.6

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5,802' 1,768 m

High

5,411' 1,649 m

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Up

391' 119 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Unknown

Description

Takes you from the Black Balsam Parking Lot to the top of Sam Knob. The trail to the top of the Knob gets a little steep.

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Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Ranger District

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James Spitzer
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  3.5 from 2 votes

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#7

in Black Mountain

#832

in North Carolina

#21,271

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Near Sam's Knob
Sep 30, 2015 near Brevard, NC

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