Bass Lake-Moses Cone Memorial Park-Blowing Rock

Bass Lake-Moses Cone Memorial Park-Blowing Rock

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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

Tate Evans Park-Elk Creek-Banner Elk NC

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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
tate evans park trail map


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Glen Burney Trail-Blowing Rock NC Waterfalls

Glen Burney Trail-Blowing Rock NC Waterfalls

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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
glen burney trail map


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Broyhill Park Blowing Rock NC

Broyhill Park Blowing Rock NC

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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
broyhill park blowing rock map


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