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Bass Lake-Moses Cone Memorial Park-Blowing Rock

by admin | May 25, 2015 | Easy/Moderate Hiking Trails, Hiking By Activity, Hiking By Difficulty, Hiking By Distance, Hiking National Parks, Hiking Trail Guides by State, Hiking Trails - Over 1.0 Mile, Hiking Trails Blue Ridge Parkway NC, Local Park Hiking Trails, North Carolina Local Park Trails, North Carolina Mountain Hiking Trails, North Carolina Overlook Mountain Trails, North Carolina Visitor Center Trails, North Carolina Waterfall Trails, Overlook Hiking Trails, Visitor Center Hiking Trails, Waterfall Hiking Trails

Trail head: Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Distance: 1 mile
Duration: 25 minutes
Skill Level: Easy/Moderate Hiking Trails

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 shoes
There is a bathroom and a water fountain at the parking lot
Make sure your pet is on a leash
There are no bicycles allowed on this trail system due to horseback riding

Bass Lake Loop Trail Map

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Tate Evans Park-Elk Creek-Banner Elk NC

by admin | May 18, 2015 | Easy Hiking Trails, Hiking By Activity, Hiking By Difficulty, Hiking By Distance, Hiking Trail Guides by State, Hiking Trails - Under 1.0 Mile, Local Park Hiking Trails, North Carolina Local Park Trails, North Carolina Mountain Hiking Trails, North Carolina Mountain Road Bike Greenway Trails, North Carolina Visitor Center Trails, North Carolina Waterfall Trails, Road Bike Greenway Trails, Visitor Center Hiking Trails, Waterfall Hiking Trails

Trail head: Banner Elk, North Carolina
Distance: 0.3 miles
Duration: 7 minutes

Skill Level: Easy

Overview:

Tate Evans Park located next to town hall in Banner Elk North Carolina is one of the most relaxing parks I have ever been to and has everything for everyone, making it an ideal place to go visit. If you have children they can play in the creek when warmer, use the 2 different playgrounds, swings, ride their bikes around the loop, play volleyball, have a picnic, or walk the dog. There is even shelters and grills for barbecues, along with two separate bathrooms. The park is used for many great events in town such as the Fourth of July, Christmas tree lighting, Thursday summer concerts, and more.

Tips:

Dog park, dog friendly
Bathrooms, Picnic Benches, Grill, Shelters
Regular shoes or sneakers would be fine for this hike
Would recommend this hike to families with small kids
Great spot for kids to play on the playground, ride bikes, have picnic, play in the creek

Tate Evans Park Trail Map

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Glen Burney Trail-Blowing Rock NC Waterfalls

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.

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