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