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Black Balsam Road

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1.3 mi
Distance
42 min
Time
terrain
335 ft
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This is a easy one way trail in Blue Ridge Parkway.

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    5 years, 2 months ago
    Very busy parking lot. Started the hike a bit later than usual, around 1:30. Still had plenty of time to do the trail to Black Balsam Knob. Beautiful views even though clouds rolled in during the hike. Quite a few rocky climbs but not too strenuous.
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