Blackstock Knob Trail
Mount Mitchell State Park
hard · 5.4 mi · +1400 ft · ~3h 30m · 50 min from downtown
Features: remote, summit, backcountry
Blackstock Knob Trail is a hard 5.4-mile hike in Mount Mitchell State Park, about 50 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 3h 30m with 1,400 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Remote backcountry summit hike in the Black Mountains.
Trailhead
35.7456, -82.2678
Make a day of it
- Mount Mitchell Cafe & Eatery (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 0.5 mi from the trailhead
- Lookout Brewing Company (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 9.2 mi from the trailhead
- Fresh Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 9.2 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Blackstock Knob Trail take?
About 3h 30m for the 5.4-mile hike, with 1,400 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Blackstock Knob Trail?
It's rated hard: 5.4 miles with 1,400 ft of climbing.
How far is Blackstock Knob Trail from Asheville?
About 50 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Mount Mitchell State Park.
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- Big Creek Trail to Walton Grounds: hard · 7 mi · +1400 ft · ~4h 30m · 30 min from downtown
- Snowball Mountain Trail: hard · 4.2 mi · +1200 ft · ~2h 30m · 40 min from downtown
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