Black Balsam Knob, Mountain summit in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina.
Black Balsam Knob rises to 6,214 feet elevation, featuring a treeless summit with grass-covered slopes that extend across multiple ridges and peaks.
The current landscape of Black Balsam Knob resulted from extensive logging operations and subsequent fires in 1925 and 1942 that prevented forest regrowth.
The Art Loeb Trail crosses the summit, connecting hikers to a network of paths that showcase the natural features of the southern Appalachian Mountains.
Visitors reach the summit via a half-mile hike from the parking area near milepost 420 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, with temperatures typically 15 degrees lower than surrounding areas.
The mountain ranks as the 23rd highest among North Carolina's 40 peaks exceeding 6,000 feet, offering views of Mount Mitchell and Cold Mountain on clear days.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 35.32785,-82.87448
Latest update: March 21, 2025 09:21
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