Black Balsam Knob – Tennent Mountain summit loop from Black Balsam Knob
Black Balsam Knob – Tennent Mountain summit loop from Black Balsam Knob
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Black Balsam Knob – Tennent Mountain summit loop from Black Balsam Knob
03:39
11.4km
400m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Shining Rock Wilderness
Pisgah National Forest
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
1.15 km
Black Balsam Knob
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
3.09 km
Tennent Mountain summit
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
4.78 km
Shining Rock Wilderness Entrance
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
6.12 km
Grassy Cove Top
Highlight • Summit
11.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.09 km
2.04 km
153 m
136 m
Surfaces
10.2 km
1.05 km
136 m
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Lowest point (1,740 m)
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