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Haywood County North Carolina Hiking Trails
Little
Sam Trail
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Length: 4.0 miles
Rating: Moderate
Start
from Black Balsam parking area. Take the Flat Creek Trail out of the
southern end of the parking lot. It descends slightly, then levels out.
After approximately one mile, turn right (uphill) on the Little Sam trail.
Climb for awhile, then descend to a stream crossing, and a short, steep
uphill climb. Several confusing trails at this junction. Pick one of the
two on your right (one's the actual Little Sam Trail; the other's not and
is unnamed, but will still get you there). Both of these trails dead-end
into the Mountains To Sea Trail.
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| Turn left for a (mostly) gradual ascent.
There are a couple of good overlooks just off the right side of the trail.
At the junction with Art Loeb Trail, bear left (uphill) for a relatively
steep climb. After the trail levels out, you'll pass through a thick
forested area and come out at the access road to Black Balsam parking.
Follow the road back to the parking area.
Directions:
From Asheville, take the
Blue Ridge Parkway south. Pass Mt. Pisgah, Pisgah Inn, and junction with
US 276. Shortly after you pass Graveyard Fields overlook, turn right on
road to Black Balsam parking area. This is also the entrance area to the
Shining Rock Wilderness.
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