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National Forests in North Carolina
 

Black Balsam Trailhead
  

At a Glance

Fees none
Open Season: Year-round
Usage: Heavy
Water: none
Restroom: Vault
Operated By: US Forest Service

General Information

Directions: From the Pisgah District Ranger Station/Visitor Center parking lot, turn right (north) onto US 276; proceed 14 miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway; travel south past milepost 420. Turn right on FS816.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities


Hiking

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Day Hiking


https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recreation/recarea/?recid=48124&actid=50