Figure 8 Loop Trail-Moses Cone Memorial Park-Blue Ridge Parkway

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Figure 8 Trail Moses Cone 17

Trail head: Milepost 293-295 Blue Ridge Parkway
Distance: 0.4 miles
Duration: 12 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Overview:
Arrive at Mose Cone Memorial Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Head down the stairs to the parkway craft center. Go past the Moses Cone home on the right and you will see the figure eight trail sign. This is a good leg stretcher that is easy for weary travelers who have been on the parkway for a while in the car and need to get the blood moving and wake up a bit. the trail is a figure eight loop trail that has many signs about the types of trees around the Moses Cone Manor Memorial Park. There are 25 miles of trails at Moses Cone Park please see the following:
Rich Mountain Carriage Trail
Bass Lake Loop Trail
Flat Top Tower Trail
Moses Cone Carriage Trails
Tips:
  • Water bottle
  • Regular shoes or sneakers would be fine for this hike
  • Would recommend this hike to families with small kids

Figure 8 Loop Trail Map
figure 8 loop trail

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