Mt. Mitchell to Balsam Gap via Blackstock Knob
Hike Number: 190
Area Location: Black Mountains (Blacks), MST, BRP
Trailhead Location: Mt. Mitchell Parking Lot
Trailend Location: Balsam Gap on BRP
Hike Type: One Way
Hiking Distance (miles): 9.5
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 5,320 / 6,684
Total Elevation Gain: 1,600
Total Elevation Descent: 2,800
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0190.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0190.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0190.gpx
Trail Description: One of the great sections of the Mountains to Sea Trail with a climb to 6684 ft. Mt. Mitchell as well as 6359 ft. Blackstock Knob. The first part of the hike features exceptional views south from the Black Mountains..
Topos: Mt. Mitchell, Montreat
Special Features: Mountain Views
Flower Season: June
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center, Asheville, NC
2nd Meeting Place: Craven Gap on BRP
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 80
Driving Directions: I240 E to Charlotte St.; left over I-240, then right to Town Mtn. Rd. Left, the right onto BRP. Left onto NC 128 and to Mt. Mitchell Pkg Lot.
Notes: This BRP section is closed in the winter, call the BRP to check status. The Mt Mitchell State Park closes at dark each day. The North facing slopes frequently ice over in winter.
Hike History: A0903, W0904