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Sam Knob and Black Balsam Knob - Pisgah National Forest, NC

3,860 views · Published 10 November 2017 · 15:12 · Indexed 11 October 2026

Channel: Zachary Robbins · 2017 · Travel & Events

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I returned back to the same trailhead as the previous week on Black Balsam Knob Rd. This time I headed west on the MST-ALT to do a smaller loop around the high points including my primary goal Chestnut Bald, a 6K peak. On the way I also tagged Silvermine Bald for no particular reason. The cliffs along Silvermine Bald and Chestnut Bald are nice viewpoints along the MST to start your day. There was an easy flagged route to the summit of Chestnut Bald (6,020 ft) near the cliffs below the bald. Next I took the Little Sam Trail down to Flat Laurel Creek, then hiked up to Sam Knob. Despite the hoards of cars along Black Balsam Knob Rd there were surprisingly few people at the top. I had a nice lunch break on the south peak basking in the sun. I continued on towards Black Balsam Knob, which was very crowded. I took some pictures then quickly hiked down to my car because I had a second hike on my schedule. This easy hike with big views lets you bag three 6K peaks with the option of adding Tennent Mountain if you have a full day planned.

Hike was 8.1 miles in 4 hours and 20 minutes

Hike location
https://goo.gl/maps/gofeSZWqi4XuTEBx5

Hike report
https://www.hikingupward.com/PNF/DevilsCourthouseBlackBalsamKnobSamKnob/

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