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Tennessee
5.5 mi
Distance
2,492 ft
Gain
2h 47m
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Why you'll love it
Bald Knob Ridge
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Bald Knob Ridge offers hikers an out-and-back adventure spanning 5.55 miles in Tennessee. This trail connects to the Blue Ridge Parkway system, providing access to a scenic mountain corridor. Whether you're seeking a moderate day hike or exploring the broader Blue Ridge network, this route delivers a straightforward out-and-back experience.
Newberry Creek
~2 min drive
A 4.15-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that connects to Woods Mountain Trail and Armstrong Creek Trail.
Higgans Bald
~5 min drive
Easy 2.48-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 377 ft elevation gain.
Buncombe Horse
~5 min drive
13.19-mile out-and-back trail in Buncombe Horse, North Carolina.
Mt Mitchell
~5 min drive
A moderate 10.75-mile out-and-back hike in Tennessee featuring rocky terrain and connections to nearby trail systems.
South River Loop
~5 min drive
4.95-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 1,595 ft elevation gain. Moderate difficulty.
Briar Bottom Bike
~5 min drive
Easy 1.21-mile out-and-back bike trail in North Carolina with 118 ft elevation gain.
Big Tom Gap
~8 min drive
Easy out-and-back walk through a mountain gap in North Carolina.
Heartbreak Ridge
~6 min drive
A strenuous 7.4-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee connecting to Star Gap trail and Pisgah National Forest near Old Fort.
Green Knob
~6 min drive
A 5.66-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 2,455 ft elevation gain and moderate difficulty.
Devils Den Nature
~6 min drive
A short loop trail in Tennessee that connects to the broader Devils Den Nature trail system.
