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Black Mountains-27527-2

Hike

Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4

Passes Bald Knob
Inside Pisgah National Forest
15,674 ft of climbing

64.1 mi one way · 14,238 ft gain · 3,797 ft high point · Very hard

From Mount Mitchell Trailhead

In Pisgah National Forest · NC · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Starting at Mount Mitchell Trailhead, this 64.1-mile one-way section of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail crosses Pisgah National Forest. The route climbs 15,674 feet with a high point of 3,797 feet.

Elevation

14,238 ft of gain and 15,674 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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0.1 mi from the trailhead
Black Mountain Campground
Campground · NC

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

1 mi from you
Mount Mitchell Trail
- Summits Mount Mitchell
- Inside Pisgah National Forest
- 3,689 ft of climbing
10.9 mi out & back · 3,689 ft gain · Very hard
Pisgah National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Singecat Ridge Overlook (MP 345.3)Along the way · 6.5 mi in
Buck Creek GapAlong the way · 8.3 mi in
Bald KnobAlong the way · 28.6 mi in
ViewpointAlong the way · 35.6 mi in
PinnacleAlong the way · 35.6 mi in
The ChimneysAlong the way · 45.1 mi in
ViewpointAlong the way · 46.0 mi in
Devil's Cellar OverlookAlong the way · 46.3 mi in
Steels Creek FallsAlong the way · 52.0 mi in
Teacups FallsAlong the way · 52.6 mi in
Rip Breeches FallsAlong the way · 53.6 mi in
Newt FallsAlong the way · 54.7 mi in

Nearby reading

Henry Seawell Brown and Mary Jane English Farmstead

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 64.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 14,238 ft
Descent: 15,674 ft
High point: 3,797 ft
Low point: 1,250 ft
Difficulty: Very hardFrom 64.1 mi and 15,674 ft of descent
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: NC
Camps within 15 mi: 6
Start: Mount Mitchell Trailhead
Trailhead: 35.7510° N · 82.2201° W

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0.1 mi from the trailhead

Briar Bottom Group Campground

Campground · NC

3.8 mi from the trailhead

Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area

Campground · NC

2 mi from you

Buncombe Horse Range Trail

Passes Chestnut Knob
Inside Pisgah National Forest
3,448 ft of climbing

17.1 mi one way · 3,448 ft gain · Very hard

Pisgah National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Old Mitchell Trail

Summits Mount Mitchell
1,145 ft of climbing
Camp 3 mi away

3.5 mi out & back · 1,145 ft gain · Moderate

NC · Camp 3 mi away

Shortoff

Passes The Chimneys
Inside Pisgah National Forest
3,887 ft of climbing

14.1 mi out & back · 3,887 ft gain · Very hard

Pisgah National Forest · Camp 9 mi away

Balsam Nature Trail

Summits Mount Mitchell
Camp 3 mi away

2.1 mi loop · 606 ft gain · Moderate

NC · Camp 3 mi away

Mount Mitchell Summit Trail

Summits Mount Mitchell
Camp 3 mi away

1.7 mi out & back · 555 ft gain · Easy

NC · Camp 3 mi away

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Mountains-to-Sea Trail Alternate
- Near Lake James
- Inside Pisgah National Forest
- 3,016 ft of climbing
13.0 mi out & back · 3,016 ft gain · Very hard
Pisgah National Forest · Camp 9 mi away
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2
- Passes Black Mountain
- Inside Blue Ridge Parkway
- 13,207 ft of climbing
60.6 mi one way · 13,207 ft gain · Very hard
Blue Ridge Parkway · Camp under a mile away
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 15
- 55,133 ft of climbing
53.3 mi one way · 55,133 ft gain · Very hard
NC
Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 3
- Passes Lane Pinnacle
- Inside Blue Ridge Parkway
- 10,708 ft of climbing
44.4 mi one way · 10,708 ft gain · Very hard
Blue Ridge Parkway · Camp 3 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Today65°32°Sunny
Mon67°33°Sunny
Tue72°35°Sunny
Wed69°38°Mostly Sunny
Thu60°28°Chance Light Rain
Fri45°21°Chance Rain And Snow
Sat46°21°Slight Chance Light Snow

Today: Sunny · wind 3 mph W

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