Graveyard Fields Waterfalls-Blue Ridge Parkway-Milepost 418
Boone Fork Trail-Blue Ridge Parkway-Milepost 296.5
Trail Head: Julian Price Picnic Area
Distance: 4.9 miles
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Skill Level: Moderate /Strenuous
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Tips:
- Not For First Time Hikers
- Not Good For Kids Under 7 years of age
- Bring at least 2 bottles of water and wear good hiking shoes
- Don’t Forget To Take a Left At the Hebron Falls Sign
Boone Fork Trail Map:
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Stack Rock Overlook-Blue Ridge Parkway-Milepost 304.8
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Tips:
- Great hike to stretch your legs after driving
- Perfect hiking trail for kids and very safe
- Bring a bottle of water and hiking shoes
- You could wear sneakers on this hike and be fine as well
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Price Lake Loop-Blue Ridge Parkway-Milepost 296.7
Trail head: Milepost 296.7 Blue Ridge Parkway
Distance: 2 miles
Duration: 56 minutes
Skill Level: Moderate Hiking Trails
Overview:
The Price Lake loop trail is part of the Julian Price memorial park trails. From the Parking lot at the front of the lake at milepost 296.7.We went left around the lake and followed the path through the rhododendrons as we passed many opening with different views of the lake. We saw people fishing, canoeing, and sitting on benches enjoying the sounds and breeze of the lake. The trail winds around sometimes very close to the shore of the lake and you will have to cross many small and large bridges on the trail. We even got to see beavers and the dam they built towards the back of the lake. We even passed the boathouse were you can rent canoes and kayak for an adventure on the lake. The lake is at an elevation of 3410 feet. Continue past the campground entrance and you will end of back at the parking lot where you started. Price Lake is a wonderful hike and is worth a first or second trip during the fall foliage.
Tips:
- Make sure you have comfortable shoes
- Make sure your pet is on a leash
- Family friendly trail
- Nice Lake Views
Price Lake Loop Trail Map
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Linville Falls Erwin’s View Trail- Blue Ridge Parkway-Milepost 316.4
Trail head: Milepost 316.4 Blue Ridge Parkway
Distance: 1.9 miles
Duration: 25 minutes
Skill Level: Strenuous Hiking Trails
Overview:
Linville Falls is one of the major attractions along the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 316. Linville falls is located in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina and is the beginning of Linville Gorge; the waterfalls are fed from the Linville River and flows down the mountain into Lake James near Marion, North Carolina.
There are two main trails to see the Linville Falls and upper trail and lower trail. This trip we took the upper trail Erwin’s View Trail and is approximately 0.8 miles; 1.6 miles round trip taking 45 minutes to 1hr and 30 minutes. Starting from the Linville Falls Visitor Center the 0.5 mile hike takes you to an overlook where visitors can see the two upper falls and the rushing water as it carves out the rock falling 150ft to the main waterfall. The Erwin’s View trail leads to 2 more overlooks, the Chimney overlook (0.7 miles) and Erwin’s View overlook (0.8 miles).Each overlook has a great view of the waterfalls and the Linville Gorge and a picture is well worth a thousand words once you reach the overlooks.
Tips:
- Make sure you go to the bathroom at the visitor center before you start your hike whether you take the upper or lower trail.
- Make sure you bring a water bottle.
- Make sure you bring a camera for pictures.
- Make sure you wear sneakers or hiking shoes.
Linville Falls Trail Map
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Crabtree Falls-Blue Ridge Parkway-Milepost 339.5
Trail head: Milepost 339.5 Blue Ridge Parkway
Distance: 2.6 miles
Duration: 2 hrs
Skill Level: Moderate/Strenuous Hiking Trails
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Tips:
- Make sure you have comfortable hiking shoes
- There is a bathroom and a water fountain at the parking lot
- Waterfall Picture taking bring camera
Crabtree Falls Loop Trail Map
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