Balsam Mountain Nature Trail is a 1.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Cherokee, North Carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November.
kid friendly
camping
hiking
nature trips
walking
bird watching
forest
views
wild flowers
wildlife
blowdown
over grown
no dogs
Heintooga Ridge Road, which you must drive to reach the trailhead, is closed in winter, typically from early November until mid-May. Most people who hike the trail are campers. Great hike for kids.
I would do it again, but not worth it to go out of your way for.
We arrived later than planned at Balsam Mountain Campground and wanted to take a quick walk after we set up our camp. Nature trail was convenient t because it started in the campground. We only took first mile. Once we got to the road we headed back to camp. Nothing spectacular to see, but was a nice way to stretch our legs.
