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Balsam Mountain Nature Trail

Length: 0.66 mi

Est. time: 18m

Gain: 98 ft

Loss: 104 ft

Max elev: 5,323 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 3Nativehike

Elevation profile

+98 ft gain · −104 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Balsam Mountain Campground (Campground)

Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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