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Grassy Ridge Bald via Appalachian Trail in Pisgah National Forest

The Grassy Ridge Bald hike via the Appalachian Trail in the Roan Highlands is a standout experience for nature lovers. This trek features a progression through three scenic balds—Round Bald, Jane Bald, and Grassy Ridge Bald—each offering increasingly expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond. Along the way, you'll encounter wild azaleas, rhododendron tunnels, and rolling meadows, culminating in panoramic vistas from Grassy Ridge summit that include distant peaks such as Grandfather Mountain and Mt. Mitchell. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 7.5 Km
  • Elevation gain: 350 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,884 m
  • Elevation loss: 364 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,679 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 7 m
  • Moving speed: 3.5 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 9.8 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 52 m
  • Global speed: 2.6 Km/h

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  • Distance: 7.5 Km
  • Elevation gain: 350 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,884 m
  • Elevation loss: 364 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,679 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 7 m
  • Moving speed: 3.5 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 9.8 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 52 m
  • Global speed: 2.6 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Grassy Ridge Bald via Appalachian Trail in Pisgah National Forest trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Appalachian Trail, Mitchell County, East Tennessee, North Carolina, United States (36.10654 -82.10904)

End: NC 261, Glen Ayre, Mitchell County, East Tennessee, North Carolina, 28705, United States (36.10642 -82.11033)

Coordinates: 36.09994 -82.11033 36.10849 -82.08071

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