Little Sam Knob

Trailhead: Black Balsam Parking Area

Trail Finish: Black Balsam Parking Area

Blaze Color: Yellow

Hiking Distance: 4 miles

Difficulty: Easy

Time Allowance: 2 hours 45 minutes

Elevation Change: 600 ft

USGS Map: Sam Knob

Trail Description:

The trail head starts at Black Balsam parking area on Black Balsam road off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

At the far end of the parking area you will find the trail marked Flat Laurel Creek; it’s an old road bed.

.9 mile follow Little Sam to the left.

1.2 miles a confusing right turn with a sign for Little Sam. Turn right. A few tricky sections.

2.0 miles Little Sam ends on the Mountains To Sea Trail, white blazes. Turn left.

2.7 miles Art Loeb is on your right. Go straight.

3.5 miles intersect with the Black Balsam road, turn left. Caution: Motor vehicle traffic.

Follow the road back to the parking area. Several options exist to link Sam Knob Trail with others for extended trips.