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Fun hike, lots of great views

Fun hike with great views

Mount Sterling is a high peak at 5,842 feet, crowned by an observation tower that offers sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding Smoky Mountains. Accessible via Mount Sterling Ridge Trail and part of the BMT, this is a rewarding spot to take in the forest and mountain views.

Sam Knob is frequently windy especially compared to lower elevations so it is good to bring some layers on this hike even in summer.

Tennent Mountain is a grassy bald with a rocky summit in the Great Balsams in Pisgah National Forest. Hiking the well-maintained Art Loeb Trail offers relatively easy access this breathtaking mountain views. At the summit, you'll find a large marker dedicated to Gaillard Stoney Tennent (1872-1953), who, according to the plaque, "established organized hiking in North Carolina."

Black Balsam Knob, standing at 6,214 feet, offers amazing views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Balsam Mountains. This treeless bald is ideal for a short hike and attracts families, day hikers, picnickers, and photographers. You can extend your hike by continuing on the Art Loeb Trail to explore connecting trails for a loop hike. This is the second-highest peak the Great Balsam Mountains has to offer.

Short, steep path from the visitor center parking lot to the lookout point with a magnificent view. It's worth it!

The Art Loeb Trail is a popular thirty mile mountain hiking trail in Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. This higher elevation trail sticks mainly to the ridges and mountain summits in the area and can be a tough trail at times. This particular section of trail immediately begins climbing from the parking area to gain the ridge of Balsam Knob.