Flat Spring Knob offers some decent views into Mount Mitchell State Park. Big Butt Trail has lots of trees without a lot of views along the trail, but the views from the tops of Flat Spring Knob and Little Butt make up for being trapped in the trees the rest of the hike.

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1. Big Butt Trail to Flat Spring Knob

3.45km

01:21

400m

Hike the Big Butt Trail to Flat Spring Knob, a moderate 2.1-mile route with 1328 feet of elevation gain in Pisgah National Forest.

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2. Big Butt Trail

11.6km

03:41

490m

Hike the Big Butt Trail in Pisgah National Forest for a moderate 7.2-mile adventure with diverse forests and panoramic views from Little But

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3. Big Butt Trail

11.3km

03:45

540m

Hike the moderate 7.0-mile Big Butt Trail in Pisgah National Forest, gaining 1772 feet with panoramic views and diverse forests.

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