Near Bald Knob Trail
View from the top of Bald Knob (located at the end of the Bald Knob Trail).
Near Bald Knob Trail
Trail sign at the start of the Bald Knob Trail.

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Bald Knob Trail

5.0 (2 Ratings)
Steep short hike to gorgeous 360-degree views from rock outcroppings.
0.3
mi
Distance
364
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsViews
Access Issues
Mountain Lake Road could be icy during winter months.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.34mi
Distance
364ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
4,339ft
High Point
3,975ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start of the trail is located off of a gravel service road. It is marked clearly with a sign. It is a steep hike to the top. At the top, there is a continuous rock outcrop that can be walked on to view the mountain valley from different angles.

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Contributors
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