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Bald Knob Ridge Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Pisgah National Forest
  5. Montreat
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Length

2.8 Miles 4.4 Kilometers

80%

Runnable

Elevation

1,281' 390 m

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Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

5,173' 1,577 m

High

3,892' 1,186 m

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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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Overview

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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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  3.0 from 1 vote

#16

in Montreat

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#16

in Montreat

#637

in North Carolina

#15,283

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