National Forest

Grassy Ridge Bald, Jane Bald, and Round Bald on the AT

Appalachian Trail, Bald Mountain, Dog Friendly, Favorite, Kid Friendly, Medium 3-6 Miles, National Forest, North Carolina, Tennessee / / / , , ,

Highlights: Three bald summits, spectacular views, blaze orange azaleas, Roan Highlands, Appalachian Trail Distance:  4.9 mile out and back Elevation change:  1,030 feet Difficulty level: Moderate Trailhead Parking: Carver’s Gap at the NC/TN state line; Tennessee route 143 and North Carolina route 261 Website: AllTrails Beer Pairings: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & Dankful IPA The […]

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Black Balsam Knob, Tennent Mountain, and Ivestor Gap Loop

Bald Mountain, Blue Ridge Parkway, Dog Friendly, Kid Friendly, Medium 3-6 Miles, Mountains, National Forest, North Carolina / / / , , ,

Highlights: mountain views, bald summit, wild flowers in spring Distance:  4.6 mile loop Elevation change:  700 feet Difficulty level: Moderate Trailhead Parking: Blue Ridge Parkway mile 420, turn right on Black Balsam Road/Forest Road 816 and drive 1.2 miles to the trailhead Website: US Forest Service Beer Pairings: Green Man Brewery-Green Man IPA & Green

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