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Haywood County North Carolina Hiking Trails
Little Sam Trail
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| Rated moderate, Little Sam Trail is 4 miles
long and may be reached from Black Balsam parking are by traveling along
Flat Creek Trail from the southern end of the parking area. After
descending, then leveling out, around the 1 mile mark, turn right
(uphill onto Little Sam Trail.
After climbing for awhile, Little Sam Trail descends to a stream
crossing and a short, steep uphill climb. Offering a couple of good
overlooks, Little Sam Trail continues on to connect with Art Loeb
Trail, bear left and continue uphill. After leveling out Little Sam
Trail will travel through a thick forested area and come out at the
access road to Black Balsam parking. |
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To reach Black Balsam parking area from
Asheville North Carolina, 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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