Mount Hardy to Sam Knob to Chestnut Bald
Hike Number: 232
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: BRP 424.7
Trailend Location: BRP near Devil's Courthouse
Hike Type: Partial Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 12
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 5,010 / 6,116
Total Elevation Gain: 2,962
Total Elevation Descent: 3,025
Route Map: .\Route\232-ChestnutKnob-SamKnob-MountHardy.pdf
Route Profile: .\Profile\232-ChestnutKnob-SamKnob-MountHardy.jpg
Download GPX track: .\Download\232-ChestnutKnob-SamKnob-MountHardy.zip
Trail Description: Begins with a mile of well-traveled but unmaintained trail. Not many steep grades, some great views, a short and easy off-trail section..
Topos: Sams Knob
Special Features: Mountain Views
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Pisgah Inn
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 70
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 191 S to Blue Ridge Parkway. Go South on the parkway to mile marker 424.7.