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Little Sam Trail

Intermediate/Difficult
 3.0 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Pisgah National Forest
  5. Black Balsam
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“A short trail that connects the Mountains to Sea Trail to Flat Laurel Creek Trail. ”

James Spitzer
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1.3

Miles

2.2

KM

Point to Point

5,738' 1,749 m

High

5,520' 1,683 m

Low

5' 2 m

Up

223' 68 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek

Description

This is a fairly short trail that leads from the Mountains to Sea Trail to the Flat Laurel Creek Trail with great views of Little Sam Knob.

Contacts

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

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James Spitzer
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Trail Ratings

  3.0 from 4 votes

#8

in Black Balsam

#26744

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#8

in Black Balsam

#1,116

in North Carolina

#26,744

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Sep 26, 2021
Brad Grant
Very difficult terrain. Not a lot of elevation change, but the footing and late summer overgrowth made it tough to navigate. Great views and solitude. 1.3mi — 1h 15m
Sep 19, 2020
Daniel daniel.ryan.paulsen@gmail.com
Jun 26, 2020
Maggie McDade
Oct 6, 2019
Jaylin Meyer
1.3mi

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