Overview: This is a very family walking trail in Blowing Rock North Carolina. It is part of the Moses Cone Memorial Park Trail system. The hike is about one mile in length but is a beautiful walk around the lake during any season. This hiking trail is a great stretch your legs type of hike after you have been driving in the car all day. Pets are welcomed on this trail but must be on a leash. I would definitely recommend this hike during the fall season for a brisk walk and great picture taking.
Tips:
Make sure you have comfortable hiking shoes
You must sign your name to the Grandfather Mountain List for the Ranger
Bring plenty of water at least 2 bottles and a back pack
Bass Lake Loop Trail Map
Photo Gallery
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Video View From Flat Rock View on Grandfather Mountain
The thrill of a waterfall can tempt even the most watchful of children, but it’s important to exercise care and restraint when approaching a waterfall. Hidden dangers can lurk in even the shallowest of pools and minor cascades. Always practice caution and keep in mind these tips when visiting a waterfall:
Keep a safe distance from cascading falls; the water is more powerful than it appears.
Stay clear from the edge of a waterfall, and avoid slippery rocks.
Wear stable footwear and take careful steps when approaching the pools and falls.
Always know the depth of the cascade pool, and test the waters before sending little ones in for a closer look.
Do not allow children in the water alone, and never allow diving from rocks into the shallow pools.
Avoid waterfall pools and cascades after a heavy rainfall, when the water is deepest and the current at it’s strongest.
Keep a safe distance from large and powerful falls. Observation platforms, fencing and restricted areas exist for a reason.
