Sam Knob Summit Trail (Parkway South MP 420)

// March 16th, 2009 // Asheville Hiking

This 2.2-mile out and back hike starts at 5,800 feet in elevation and ascends through a “Canadian” ecosystem of evergreen forests and expansive meadows until it reaches the double peak of Sam Knob at 6,050 feet. Many say the 360-degree view from this 6,000-foot bald mountain is the best in Western North Carolina. You can do an out and back hike on the Sam Knob trail or you can do a loop by adding the Flat Laurel Creek Trail. The loop will add another 3.5 miles to the total hike.

Directions from Asheville: Head south on the Blue Ridge Parkway to milepost 420. Turn right on Forest Service Rd. 816 for 1.2 miles to the parking area.

Blue Ridge Parkway Online Map