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| |Hike Time=4 hrs | | |Hike Time=4 hrs |
| |Trail Distance=2.193 mi | | |Trail Distance=2.672 mi |
| |Round Trip Distance=4.4 mi | | |Round Trip Distance=5.3 mi |
| |Trail Type=In-and-Out | | |Trail Type=In-and-Out |
| |High Point=3,773 ft | | |High Point=5,060 ft |
| |Low Point=2,841 ft | | |Low Point=2,995 ft |
| |Elevation Gain=319 ft | | |Elevation Gain=2,271 ft |
| |Elevation Loss=1,162 ft | | |Elevation Loss=207 ft |
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Green Knob Tower Trail (log in to submit report)
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Located
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Trail Marking
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White Diamond
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Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail
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![Hiking](/clubwiki/images/thumb/Dnr_hiking.png/25px-Dnr_hiking.png)
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FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail
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![Vistas](/clubwiki/images/thumb/Scenic_vistas_icon.png/25px-Scenic_vistas_icon.png) ![Mountains](/clubwiki/images/thumb/Mountains_icon.png/25px-Mountains_icon.png)
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Difficulty Rating
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Medium
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Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail.
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4 hrs0.25 Days <br />240 Min <br /> round trip
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Distance:
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2.672 mi4.3 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 5.3 mi8.53 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
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Trail Type
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In-and-Out
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Low / High Point
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2,995 ft998.333 Yards <br />912.876 Meters <br /> / 5,060 ft1,686.667 Yards <br />1,542.288 Meters <br />
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Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent.
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2,271 ft692.201 Meters <br /> / (207 ft63.094 Meters <br />) – North-to-South
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Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days
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No hikes logged yet
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NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list
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2 trails / 15.4 mi of trail
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Parking
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35° 43' 10.63" N, 82° 13' 26.08" W Map
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Trailhead
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35° 43' 10.63" N, 82° 13' 26.08" W Map
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Trail Overview
Seen from the Blue Ridge Parkway near Mt. Mitchell, the views from the Green Knob Lookout Tower at 5,080 ft elevation are great, especially of the Black Mountains.
How to get there
From Johnson City, TN to the north trailhead:
- Take I-26 south to NC Exit 9.
- Take US-19E east for 21 miles to Micaville.
- Take NC-80 south for 12 miles.
- Turn right/NW onto Toe River Road.
- After ~3 miles, find small parking area and trailhead information sign.
The southern trailhead is at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 350.4 for the Green Knob Overlook.
Route Description
The trail to the Green Knob fire tower can be accessed from either end.
The south trailhead starts at the Green Knob Overlook (4760' elevation) at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 350.4. The NFS trail sign is 100 yards north of the overlook on the opposite side of the road. Follow the narrow white diamond blazed trail for half mile up 340 feet to the summit and tower.
The north trailhead begins near Black Mountain campground on South Toe River Road. It proceeds up the white diamond blazed forest service trail along Lost Cove Ridge to Green Knob and the tower. The infobox information is for this direction.
Typical Conditions
Narrow dirt trail is moderately used and somewhat steep. Leaf season for color is typically around end of September to late October. No facilities at the parking lot. Bring your own water.
Fees, Permits, etc.
No fees or permits required for day hiking. No bikes, ATV, or horses allowed on this trail.
After the Hike
Black Mountain Campground at the north trailhead has 43 campsites for $19/day. Open April 14, 2011 - October 31, 2011, with 2012 season to be similar mid-April to end of October. Check in/out time is 2PM. Drinking water, flush toilets, and showers available. FS website
No camping allowed along the actual trail.
Misc. Information
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the 32' high Green Knob Fire Tower in 1932 atop the 5,080' summit. The tower has great views of the Black Mountains, Mt. Mitchell, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Currently, the top cab is locked for restoration, but the access stairs off some height to view the valley.
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