Camp Rockmont
Location: Western North Carolina
Trip Starts: Lake Eden
Trip Ends: Lake Eden
Total Distance: 2.2 miles
Hike Type: In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Difficulty: Easy to Difficult
Trails Used: Camp Rockmont Trails
Trail Traffic: None to Light
Trip Type: Day Hike
More Information:
Camp Rockmont
375 Lake Eden Rd
Black Mountain
North Carolina 28711
828.686.3885
Highlights:
Camp Rockmont is an American Camp Association accredited residential boys summer camp in Black Mountain, N.C. The camp was founded in 1956 by George Pickering on the campus of Black Mountain College, which had recently closed. It was originally founded as a boys-only Christian camp, and carried an American Indian theme.
This hike at Camp Rockmont starts at Lake Eden and follows a series of camp roads and trails to the summit of a mountain that overlooks the camp and the surrounding valley. There are outstanding views from here – especially in the fall. From the summit – you then backtrack to the lake.
More Details:
- click to see photos from our hike at Camp Rockmont: October 28, 1989
- click to view a trip report of this hike near Black Mountain, North Carolina: October 28, 1989 (password required)
- click to view a map of the Camp Rockmont boys camp
- click to read the Wake Forest Sigma Chi Mountain Weekend itinerary: October 28, 1989 (password required)
- click to see another trip to Camp Rockmont in mid-October 1987
- click for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
- click to access the guidebook North Carolina Hiking Trails which has details on this destination
- click for other North Carolina hiking and backpacking books
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