Chestnut Bald & Sam Knob via MST and Flat Laurel Crk Trails
Hike Number: 128
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: NC 215, where MST crosses
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 9.8
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 5,000 / 6,040
Total Elevation Gain: 1,500
Total Elevation Descent: 1,500
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0128.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0128.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0128.gpx
Trail Description: Follow MST North, bushwhack up Chestnut Bald. Continue on MST to/on FS 816, climb Sam Knob, return via Flat Laurel Crk., Little Sam Knob & MST..
Topos: Sam Knob, Shining Rock
Special Features: SB6K
Flower Season: Early May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 90
Driving Directions: BRP south from Asheville to Beech Gap, mile 423.2, then N 0.4 mi to MST crossing. In winter, use I-40 to NC 215.
Hike History: A0402, A0402, A0701cancelled, A0704