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Hiking Trails: Richland Balsam Trail (self-guiding loop through spruce-fir forest)

Hiking Trails > Blue Ridge Parkway > North Carolina > Richland Balsam Trail

Summit - Richland Balsam Mountain - Elevation 6410

The Richland Balsam Trail is one heck of a trail! The self guiding trail, although not once have I actually been able to look at the maps they have to 'self-guide' you, is quite the beautiful trail that meaners through breathtaking spruce-fir forests and offers several glimpses at the remarkable surrounding scenery.

Length of Trail:

1.47

Rating of Difficulty:

Moderate Trail
Moderate. Nothing too difficult, but will raise the pulse going up :)

Scenery:

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Sweet views, very beautiful trail that passes through a spruce-fir forest.

Directions to Trail head:

From Waynesville (heading North): Blue Ridge Parkway to mile marker 431. The parking area is just after the famous Richland Balsam Overlook with the big sign saying 'highest point on the parkway' The trail is NOT at this overlook, but the next one on the left!

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