Name: Bald Knob Ridge Trail
Rating: 3.0

Bald Knob Ridge Trail

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“Despite it's name,there are no balds on the trail, but it is a nice climb and can be used to make some good loops.”

— Brandon Thrower

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail connect the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blue Ridge Pinnacle Trail and S Toe River Road. It is a good climbing trail and not overly technical. There is not much in the way of views, but in the winter there are some good ones through the trees.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest Grandfather Ranger District

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Trail Ratings

3.0 from 1 vote

#18

in Montreat

#17553

Overall

3.0 from 1 vote

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Rankings

#18

in Montreat

#699

in North Carolina

#17,553

Overall

2 Views Last Month

161 Since Jun 5, 2017

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2.8 Miles 4.4 Kilometers 80% Runnable	1,281' 390 m Ascent 0' 0 m Descent
9% Avg Grade (5°) 14% Max Grade (8°)	5,173' 1,577 m High 3,892' 1,186 m Low

Bald Knob Ridge Trail

2.8 Miles 4.4 Kilometers

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1,281' 390 m

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5,173' 1,577 m

3,892' 1,186 m

Shared By Brandon Thrower

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