Plott Balsam Trail
Haywood County, NC
Out-and-back trail in Haywood County, NC. Hiking.
- Distance
- 3.6 mi (5.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 906 ft (276 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 40 min
- High point
- 6,184 ft (1,885 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Oldfield Top 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Lyn Lowry Cross 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Peak: Mount Lyn Lowry 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Plott Balsam Trail
How long is Plott Balsam Trail?
Plott Balsam Trail is 3.6 mi (5.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 40 min. It climbs 906 ft (276 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,184 ft (1,885 m).
How hard is Plott Balsam Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Plott Balsam Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Plott Balsam Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Plott Balsam Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (97% under trees).
What can you do on Plott Balsam Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Plott Balsam Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Plott Balsam Trail
- Mountains-to-Sea Trail National Forests in North Carolina · Moderate · 4.4 mi (7 km)
- Lyn Lowry Trail National Forests in North Carolina · Moderate · 3 mi (4.8 km)
- Browning Knob Trail Haywood County · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1 Swain County · Expert · 45.6 mi (73.3 km)
- Waterrock Knob Trail Jackson County · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Wagon Trail Road Haywood County · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- The Meadows Haywood County · Moderate · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Upper Snowbird Haywood County · Moderate · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap