Black Balsam Knob via Art Loeb
Graveyard Fields
moderate · 1.4 mi · +350 ft · ~45 min · 50 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: Alpine bald, 360° views
Black Balsam Knob via Art Loeb is a moderate 1.4-mile hike in Graveyard Fields, about 50 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 45 min with 350 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Short hike to an above-treeline bald with panoramic mountain views.
Trailhead
35.3217, -82.8621
Make a day of it
- Rocky Face Tavern (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 9.1 mi from the trailhead
- 185 King Street (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 9.2 mi from the trailhead
- Noblebräu Brewing (Breweries, ★ 4.6) — 9.2 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Black Balsam Knob via Art Loeb take?
About 45 min for the 1.4-mile hike, with 350 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Black Balsam Knob via Art Loeb?
It's rated moderate: 1.4 miles with 350 ft of climbing.
How far is Black Balsam Knob via Art Loeb from Asheville?
About 50 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Graveyard Fields.
Is Black Balsam Knob via Art Loeb dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Craggy Pinnacle Trail: easy · 1.4 mi · +350 ft · ~40 min · 30 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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