Start
2001 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
35.76, -82.26 · rel 7370371
35.76, -82.26 · rel 7370371
Balsam Nature Trail
A 1,3 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in North Carolina.
Loop walk
start = finish · North Carolina
1,3km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
28
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× summit
Picnic
viewpoint ·
168 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Mount Mitchell
summit ·
41 m off route
1,3 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1989 m
–
2017 m
0 km
0,7 km
1,3 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
2015 m elevation
Halfway
1992 m elevation
Three quarters
1991 m elevation
Finish
2002 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Balsam Nature Trail is 1.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Balsam Nature Trail takes approximately 20 min to complete.
Yes, Balsam Nature Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Balsam Nature Trail starts near coordinates 35.7664, -82.2653.
Balsam Nature Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Balsam Nature Trail is maintained and managed by North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation.