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Bald Knob Ridge Trail

Intermediate/Difficult
 3.0 (1)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Pisgah National Forest
  5. Old Fort/Ridgecrest

“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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2.8

Miles

4.4

KM

80%

Runnable

5,173' 1,577 m

High

3,892' 1,186 m

Low

1,281' 390 m

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9%

Avg Grade (5°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

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.

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Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest Grandfather Ranger District

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Brandon Thrower
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  3.0 from 1 vote

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in Old Fort/Ridgecrest

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#27

in Old Fort/Ridgecrest

#1,167

in North Carolina

#28,563

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