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Waterrock Knob Trail

Summits Waterrock Knob

0.5 mi of trails · 468 ft climb · 6,289 ft high point

NC · OpenStreetMap contributors

About this hike

Waterrock Knob Trail is a 0.5-mile trail network reaching Waterrock Knob and Pedestrian Overlook at 6,289 feet while climbing 468 feet.

Elevation

468 ft of gain and 0 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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7.4 mi from the trailhead
Balsam Mountain Campground
Campground · TN

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- 2,583 ft of climbing
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

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Waterrock Knob

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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

7.4 mi from the trailhead

Balsam Mt. Campground

Campground

7.4 mi from the trailhead

Balsam Mountain Campground

Campground · NC

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Waterrock Knob Trail

About this hike

Elevation

Camp near here

Balsam Mountain Campground

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Old Butt Knob Trail

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Highlights

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Map

Balsam Mt. Campground

Balsam Mountain Campground

Alum Cave Trail

Mount Pisgah Trail

Black Balsam Knob Trail

Baxter Creek Trail

Greasy Cove Trail

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