NC 128 to Black Mountain Campground
Hike Number: 266
Area Location: Black Mountains (Blacks), MST
Trailhead Location: NC 128 0.6 m W of BRP
Trailend Location: Black Mtn. Campground
Hike Type: One Way
Hiking Distance (miles): 11
Difficulty: Difficult
Total Elevation Gain: 1,300
Total Elevation Descent: 3,600
Route Map: hiking\maps\0266.pdf
Route Profile: .\hiking\profiles\0266.pdf
Download GPX track: .\hiking\download\0266.gpx
Trail Description: Follow MST from NC 128 to Black Mtn. Campground. MST climbs Mt. Mitchell.
Topos: Mt. Mitchell, Celo, Montreat
Special Features: 360* Panoramic View, SB6K
Flower Season: Late May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center, Asheville, NC
2nd Meeting Place: *None*
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 80
Driving Directions: I-240 E to Charlotte St.; left, then rt. After BP station, then left onto Town Mtn. Rd.; left onto BRP. At NC 128, turn left 0.6 mls to trailhead. For trailend, turn left onto FS 2074 to Black Mtn. campground.
Notes: 10 mile car shuttle
Hike History: W0603 in opposite direction