Trail head: Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Distance: 0.6 miles
Duration: 30 minutes
Skill Level: Easy/Moderate Hiking Trails
Overview:
If you are looking to stretch your legs a bit from a long Blue Ridge Parkway Ride , this is the trail for you. At milepost 308.2 off the Blue Ridge Parkway the Flat Rock Trail is a self guiding loop trail that walks you up a slight incline towards the flat rock that opens up into a beautiful view of grandfather country club golf course, beautiful blue ridge mountains in the distance and grandfather mountain to your right hand side.
Great panoramic view for video and pictures..also a great place that is quiet for a picnic.
Tips:
- Bring your camera or video recorder for the panoramic view
- Water Bottle
- Hiking Shoes, but sneakers are ok on this one
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