Round Bald
Location: North Carolina
Trip Starts: Carver’s Gap
Trip Ends: Carver’s Gap
Total Distance: 3 miles
Hike Type: In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Difficulty: Moderate
Trails Used: Appalachian Trail
Trail Traffic: Moderate
More Information:
Pisgah National Forest
Supervisor’s Office
160 Zillicoa St. Suite A
Asheville, NC 28801
828-257-4200
Highlights:
This short hike to Round Bald starts at Carver’s Gap and climbs ~300′ through an evergreen forest to the bald with outstanding views in all directions.
The trail is mostly within the State of North Carolina, but crosses in to Tennessee briefly as you close in on the Round Bald. The Appalachian Trail continues northbound past the bald with views to the ski resort of Beech Mountain in the distance.
This is a great day hike that is both family and dog friendly – although you should expect a lot of company on weekends.
More Details:
- click to see a video of Round Bald from the air: May 17, 2019
- click to views photos from this hike in the Pisgah National Forest: May 17, 2019
- click for a trip report of this hike near Roan Mountain: May 17, 2019 (password protected)
- click to view a trail map of this hike near the Pisgah National Forest
- click to the Hikes discussion forum
- a trail map of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee (password required)
- click for links to other outdoor books and magazines
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