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| Trail Number = FS# 186 | |||
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| City = Old Fort | |||
| State = North Carolina | |||
| Marking = Yellow | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Medium | |||
| Hike Time = 3 Hours | |||
| Round Trip Distance = 5.6 Mi | |||
| Trail Distance = 2.8 Mi | |||
| Trail Type = In-and-Out | |||
| Elevation Gain = 1,510 Ft | |||
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| Parking coords = 35.715,-82.27389 | |||
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| Medical = Ashville, NC | |||
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| Date reviewed = 10/23/2015 | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
<!-- Enter overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | <!-- Enter overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | ||
Short hike off | Short hike off Blue Ridge Parkway through spruce/fir forest down to South Toe River. Views of the Black Mountains. | ||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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#To stage a vehicle at the trail’s lower end, turn right on Forest Road 472 (South Toe River Road) for one mile to pull-off with trail sign. | #To stage a vehicle at the trail’s lower end, turn right on Forest Road 472 (South Toe River Road) for one mile to pull-off with trail sign. | ||
#Return to the Blue Ridge Parkway and drive Milepost 355. | #Return to the Blue Ridge Parkway and drive Milepost 355. | ||
#Park in pull-off on northeast side of the | #Park in pull-off on northeast side of the Blue Ridge Parkway. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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Carolina Mountain Club listing for this trail [http://www.carolinamtnclub.com/hikedetails.asp?which=Bald+Knob+Ridge+Trail] which describes hiking the other direction. | Carolina Mountain Club listing for this trail [http://www.carolinamtnclub.com/hikedetails.asp?which=Bald+Knob+Ridge+Trail] which describes hiking the other direction. | ||
Forest Service webpage for the trail [ | Forest Service webpage for the trail [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48580] | ||
== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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35.7115, -82.2498~Trailhead on South Toe River Road~ ~MarkerA.png | 35.7115, -82.2498~Trailhead on South Toe River Road~ ~MarkerA.png | ||
35.71500, -82.27389~Parking lot on BRP~ ~MarkerA.png | 35.71500, -82.27389~Parking lot on BRP~ ~MarkerA.png | ||
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Trail Overview[edit]
Short hike off Blue Ridge Parkway through spruce/fir forest down to South Toe River. Views of the Black Mountains.
How to get there[edit]
From Johnson City, TN
- South on I-26 to Exit 32 (Unicoi).
- Head east on TN-173 for a mile, including right at traffic light at tee.
- Turn left/east on TN-107 and travel 10 miles to TN/NC border where the highway becomes NC-226.
- Continue south onto NC-197 for around 11 miles to Burnsville.
- At tee, turn left/east onto US-19E for 7 miles, taking the Micaville Loop.
- Take right/south onto NC-80 for 14 miles.
- Upon reaching the Blue Ridge Parkway, turn right/south.
- To stage a vehicle at the trail’s lower end, turn right on Forest Road 472 (South Toe River Road) for one mile to pull-off with trail sign.
- Return to the Blue Ridge Parkway and drive Milepost 355.
- Park in pull-off on northeast side of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Route Description[edit]
Bald Knob Ridge is yellow-blazed Forest Service Trail #186.
| Distance (mi) | Elevation (ft) | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 5,210 | Begin at parkway parking lot. Head downhill. |
| 0.10 | Enter national forest. Old cabin on left. | |
| 0.65 | Veer right around namesake knob. Enter spruce/fir forest. | |
| 0.95 | Exit forest | |
| 1.50 | Begin descending on switchbacks through rhododendron. | |
| 2.00 | Follow old road bed | |
| 2.60 | Road becomes larger | |
| 2.80 | 3,700 | Reach Forest Road 472 (South Toe River Road). Across road is the river. |
Typical Conditions[edit]
Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]
No permit or fee.
After the Hike[edit]
Misc. Information[edit]
This trail follows the ridgeline one south of the Buncombe Horse Range Ridge trail.
Carolina Mountain Club listing for this trail [1] which describes hiking the other direction.
Forest Service webpage for the trail [2]
Maps[edit]
Photos[edit]
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