by admin | May 18, 2015 | Easy Hiking Trails, Hiking By Activity, Hiking By Difficulty, Hiking By Distance, Hiking National Parks, Hiking Trail Guides by State, Hiking Trails - Under 1.0 Mile, Hiking Trails Blue Ridge Parkway NC, North Carolina Mountain Hiking Trails, North Carolina Overlook Mountain Trails, North Carolina Visitor Center Trails, Overlook Hiking Trails, Visitor Center Hiking Trails
Trail head: Milepost 273 Blue Ridge Parkway
Distance: 0.7 miles
Duration: 20 minutes
Skill Level: Easy / Moderate Hiking Trail
Overview:
Tomkins Knob Hiking Trail is a good extra hike to add onto the Cascades Falls Trail at EB Jeffress Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This adds another .7 miles to the .9 mile waterfall loop. This was a good leg stretcher, very flat through the woods until you get to the beginning of the cascades trail. On the the trail you will enter a field where there is a very old mountain cabin that you can walk through and see how people lived in the mountains long ago.
Tips:
- Water bottle
- Regular shoes or sneakers would be fine for this hike
- Would recommend this hike to families with small kids
Tomkins Knob Trail Map
by admin | May 17, 2015 | Hiking 101, Hiking By Activity, Hiking By Difficulty, Hiking By Distance, Hiking Trail Guides by State, Hiking Trails - Over 1.0 Mile, Local Park Hiking Trails, Moderate/Strenuous Hiking Trails, North Carolina Local Park Trails, North Carolina Mountain Hiking Trails, North Carolina Waterfall Trails, Waterfall Hiking Trails
Trail head: Broyhill Park Blowing Rock NC
Distance: 1.2 miles
Duration: 1 hr
Skill Level: Moderate/Strenuous Hiking Trails
Overview:
The trail head is just past the Broyhill Park in Blowing Rock North Carolina. This hikes starts down a road then crosses a stream to some stair on onto the path you go. The trail weaves past houses along a fence, down some hills and following along the creek through the rhododendrons. This half of the hike is all down hill, but remember coming back is all on the upward side. Its worth it though seeing the 3 beautiful waterfalls. There are even areas to walk out over or next to the waterfalls on the Glen Burney hiking trail. Make sure you bring your phone or camera for some photo moments.
Tips:
- Water bottle
- Hiking shoes recommended
- Would recommend this for hikers that like waterfalls
Glen Burney Trail Map
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by admin | May 17, 2015 | Easy Hiking Trails, Hiking 101, Hiking By Activity, Hiking By Difficulty, Hiking By Distance, Hiking Trails - Under 1.0 Mile, Local Park Hiking Trails, North Carolina Local Park Trails, North Carolina Mountain Road Bike Greenway Trails, Road Bike Greenway Trails
Trail head: Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Distance: 0.6 miles
Duration: 18 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Overview:
Park in the town parking lot and continue around the lake sidewalks.
Tips:
- Water bottle
- Regular shoes or sneakers would be fine for this hike
- Would recommend this hike to families with small kids
Broyhill Local Park Trail Map
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by admin | May 11, 2015 | Campground Hiking Trails, Hiking By Activity, Hiking By Difficulty, Hiking By Distance, Hiking National Parks, Hiking Trails - Over 1.0 Mile, Hiking Trails Blue Ridge Parkway NC, Moderate Hiking Trails, North Carolina Campground Trails, North Carolina Overlook Mountain Trails, North Carolina Waterfall Trails, Overlook Hiking Trails, Waterfall Hiking Trails
Trail head: Blue Ridge Parkway-Milepost 295.9
Distance: 2 miles
Duration: 1 hour
Skill Level: Moderate Hiking Trails
Overview:
Drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway to milepost 295.9 and park in the overlook. There is a small lake called Sims Pond, and waterfall here and a map of the green knob and which is part of the Julian Price memorial park trail system. After crossing the bridge over the waterfall, continue around the pond on the trail. The trail crosses and runs along the creek then starts to ascend the mountain, the path then go under the blue ridge parkway bridge at Sims Creek Overlook. The trail continues along the creek and climbs the mountain until you reach the green pasture. Then continue up the road and follow the stone arrow signs. The trail heads back into the woods and downwards back in to a field with a mountain view. The trail then continues to loop around and ends up back at the road across from the overlook and the Sims Pond.
Tips:
- Hiking Shoes and Water bottle
- Intermediate hike for families with small kids
Green Knob Trail Map
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by admin | May 11, 2015 | Easy Hiking Trails, Hiking By Activity, Hiking By Difficulty, Hiking By Distance, Hiking National Parks, Hiking Trails - Under 1.0 Mile, Hiking Trails Blue Ridge Parkway NC, North Carolina Overlook Mountain Trails, Overlook Hiking Trails
Trail head: Milepost 299 Blue Ridge Parkway
Distance: 0.4 miles
Duration: 17 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Overview:
Cold Prong Trail off the Blue Ridge Parkway is a small loop for beginner hikers. Almost all of the hike is flat. You start at the overlook parking lot, and head right on the path. The trail is wide and you follow it until you come to a wide open area with a small foot bridge. After rains this area must fill up a bit, so there is a bridge. the trail loops around and before you know it you’re back at the parking lot. I would call this one an easy leg stretcher after driving on the parkway for a few hours.
Tips:
- Water bottle
- Regular shoes or sneakers would be fine for this hike
- Would recommend this hike to families with small kids
Cold Prong Trail Map
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