The Best Backpacking in Burnsville

The Black Mountain Crest Trail is legendary among hikers in the southeast. It is the highest trail east of the Mississippi, as it traverses the summit of several peaks over 6,000 feet. It is also widely acknowledged as one of the premier hikes on the east coast. To whit, the trail immediately asc...

Black Crest Trail and Mount Mitchell is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Burnsville, North Carolina.

Big Butt Peak, Cattail Peak, Mount Mitchell and Gibbs Mountain is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Burnsville, North Carolina.

Celo Knob Via Black Mountain Crest and Colbert Ridge Trails is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Burnsville, North Carolina.

Colbert Ridge to Mount Mitchell to Maple Camp Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Burnsville, North Carolina.

Big Bald is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Burnsville, North Carolina.

Buncombe Horse Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Burnsville, North Carolina.

Commissary Hill via Mount Mitchell Trail and Higgins Bald Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Burnsville, North Carolina.

Beauty Spot Gap is located on the Appalachian Trail on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. The bald offers a panoramic view of Cherokee National Forest and the city of Erwin. This is a popular destination for hikers of the AT to set up camp and watch the sunset. From the Tennessee side, t...

Appalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Chestoa is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Unicoi, Tennessee.

Appalachian Trail: Beauty Spot to Unaka Mountain is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Green Mountain, North Carolina.

Big Bald via Appalachian Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Erwin, Tennessee.

Appalachian Trail: Nolichucky River to Indian Grave Gap is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Erwin, Tennessee.

Appalachian Trail: Nolichucky River to Iron Mountain Gap is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Unicoi, Tennessee.

The AT from Carver's Gap to HWY 19 is about 14.5 miles, but with side adventures, it could be roughly 20 miles. The trail crosses the road and continues up about a 400 ft. elevation gain to the first of the balds. This section of the AT is beautiful at near 6000 ft. above sea level and you will g...

Mountains to Sea Trail: Bearpen Gap to Ox Creek is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Barnardsville, North Carolina.