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Haywood County North Carolina Hiking Trails
Little Sam Trail
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| Rated moderate, Little Sam Trail is 4 miles
long and may be reached from Black Balsam parking are by traveling
along Flat Creek Trail from the southern end of the parking area.
After descending, then leveling out, around the 1 mile mark, turn
right (uphill onto Little Sam Trail.
After climbing for awhile, Little Sam Trail descends to a stream
crossing and a short, steep uphill climb. Offering a couple of good
overlooks, Little Sam Trail continues on to connect with Art Loeb
Trail, bear left and continue uphill. After leveling out Little Sam
Trail will travel through a thick forested area and come out at the
access road to Black Balsam parking. |
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To reach Black Balsam parking area from Asheville
North Carolina, take the Blue Ridge Parkway south. Pass Mt. Pisgah, Pisgah Inn, and junction with US 276. Shortly after you pass Graveyard Fields overlook, turn right on road to Black Balsam parking area. This is also the entrance area to the Shining Rock Wilderness.
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