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Balsam Mountain Trail

Length: 9.98 mi

Est. time: 4h 36m

Gain: 2,447 ft

Loss: 908 ft

Max elev: 5,963 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 3Nativehike

Elevation profile

+2,447 ft gain · −908 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

ROUND BOTTOM HORSE CAMP (Campground)

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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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