Black Balsam to Shining Rock to Graveyard Fields
Hike Number: 181
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Black Balsam FS 816
Trailend Location: Graveyard Fields Overlook
Hike Type: One Way
Hiking Distance (miles): 11.5
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 5,001 / 6,203
Total Elevation Gain: 1,822
Total Elevation Descent: 2,615
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0181.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0181.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0181.gpx
Trail Description: From Black Balsam FS 816 to Black Balsam Knob, Tennent Mtn., Ivestor Gap and Grassy Cove Top. Then down to Graveyard Fields..
Topos: Skyland
Special Features: 360* Panoramic View
Flower Season: Early May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: *None*
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 75
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 191 S to BRP S; right onto FS 816 to intersection with MST.
Notes: 5-mile car shuttle.
On 6/5/05 hike, masses of flying Hemlock Wooly Adelgids were observed at Ivestor Gap.
Hike History: A0502, A0703, A0703, A1004