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Tennessee
1.4 mi
Distance
863 ft
Gain
47 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Why you'll love it
Sam Knob Summit
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Sam Knob Summit is a moderate out-and-back hike covering 1.41 miles in Tennessee. This trail integrates with a broader network including Flat Laurel Creek Trail, Little Sam Knob Trail, and the Mountains-To-Sea Trail, offering hikers flexibility to extend their adventure or combine routes.
Sam Knob
~1 min drive
A moderate 1.98-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that links to the Flat Laurel Creek Trail system.
Flat Laurel Creek
~1 min drive
A 7.45-mile moderate out-and-back hike on rocky terrain in Tennessee, connecting to Sam Knob Trail and Sam Knob Summit Trail.
Ivestor Gap
~1 min drive
An easy 4.48-mile out-and-back trek in Tennessee with rocky footing, connecting to the Art Loeb Trail and Flat Laurel Creek trail system.
Art Loeb Spur
~1 min drive
Short out-and-back connector to the Art Loeb Trail system.
Little Sam
~1 min drive
A 2.62-mile out-and-back Tennessee trail along old road and railroad grades, connecting to the Flat Laurel Creek and Mountains to Sea trail system.
Green Mountain
~4 min drive
An easy 10.06-mile out-and-back gravel trail in Tennessee perfect for accessible hiking.
Graveyard Ridge
~3 min drive
A moderate 4.16-mile out-and-back hike in Tennessee that connects to the Mountains-to-Sea trail and Graveyard Fields Connector trail.
Mst - Pisgah Rd
~2 min drive
A challenging 44.85-mile point-to-point mountain traverse in NC.
Upper Falls
~4 min drive
1.90-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 495 ft elevation gain.
Buckeye Gap
~5 min drive
A strenuous 5.67-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that connects to Haywood Gap and Miry Ridge trails, ideal for experienced hikers seeking a challenging backcountry experience.
