Balsam Mountain Rd
On Balsam Mountain Rd, Cherokee, Swain County, North Carolina
Gravel Segment
17.00 mi
Length
1,765 ft
Elev gain
4,518 ft
Elev loss
5,341 ft
Max elevation
gravel 100%
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This is a little known trek outside of the local folks. It starts just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway and travels "One Way", 17 miles down to Cherokee. Nothing to rough, and some nice photo ops by the river near the end. The majority of this road is in heavy woods, and has very few views. However, the route is awesome.
5 votes
on October 24, 2021
Drove this. Near "hero" gravel. Passable in a typical sedan if driven with modest care. Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to ride this.