Once near Ground Zero on the trail, look downslope just a few
feet for two medium-size boulders. (One is more obvious than the
other.) At this point you need to get down on your belly and crawl
the last few feet to reach the container. Please don't break off
vegetation to reach the cache!
You'll be hiking three rocky miles round trip, so be prepared
for possible bad weather, wildlife encounters, and other unexpected
difficulties. We suggest making sure you're prepared with
The Ten Essentials.
During winter months, be sure to check whether the Blue Ridge
Parkway is open. Call 828-298-0398; press 1, then 3. The Forest
Service access road to Black Balsam Knob intersects the Parkway
between Milepost 412 (U.S. 276, Wagon Road Gap) and Milepost 423
(NC 215, Beech Gap).