Kitsuma Peak
Hike Number: 278
Area Location: Old Fort
Trailhead Location: Old Fort picnic area
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 8
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 1,614 / 3,180
Total Elevation Gain: 2,000
Total Elevation Descent: 2,000
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0278.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0278.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0278.gpx
Trail Description: Hike up Young's Ridge and see great views of Greybeard, Green Knob and the Mt. Mitchell area. There is also a great view of the Swannanoa valley..
Topos: Old Fort, Black Mountain
Special Features: Mountain Views
Flower Season: April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center, Asheville, NC
2nd Meeting Place: Black Mountain McDonalds
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 60
Driving Directions: I-240 E to I-40 E to exit 72; left onto old US 70; park on left in picnic area
Notes: Alt. #1: continue down to old US 70; follow road to end, then turn right. Follow road 0.5 ml, then turn right on old old US 70 and follow it down to its end; turn right and return to trailhead. Alt. #2: Continue down to old US 70 park lot (6 mls)
Hike History: A0304,A0504, A0604, W0801, H0801, W0901, A0904