Black Mountain Campground to Green Knob


Hike Number: 199

Area Location: Black Mountains (Blacks)

Trailhead Location: Black Mountain Campground

Trailend Location: Same

Hike Type: Loop

Hiking Distance (miles): 6.1

Difficulty: Difficult

Elevation Range: 2,985 / 5,058

Total Elevation Gain: 2,490

Total Elevation Descent: 2,490

Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0199.pdf

Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0199.pdf

Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0199.gpx

Trail Description: Follow the Lost Cove Ridge Trail, climbing steadily from Black Mountain Campground to fantastic views and a first-class lunch spot atop Green Knob..

Topos: Celo

Special Features: '360 Panoramic View

Flower Season: Early June

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center

2nd Meeting Place: Craven Gap on BRPW

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 40

Driving Directions: I-240 E to Charlotte St; left, then right after BP station; left onto Town Mtn. Rd.; left onto BRP N; left onto FS 2074 to Black Mtn. campground.

Notes: The 2000’ elevation gain provides an excellent workout through beautiful woods. This hike is rated difficult because of the elvation gain and the steepness of a good part of it.

Hike History: A0603, A0803