Elk Knob State Park

Elk Knob State Park features one of the highest peaks in North Carolina’s high country at 5,520 feet and one of the parks system’s finest trails to the spectacular views from the summit, Other trails are being developed at this relatively new park, Despite its location in an area known for winter weather, the park attempts to stay open throughout the winter and is the only one in the

Grandfather Mountain State Park Banner Elk

There is no Grandfather Mountain State Park in NC, It is a travesty, If there was ever a state park, it has been taken over by a private setup and labeled Grandfather Mountain which charges $20 per head, Any GPS or google map takes you to the same place, Even the tourist office in Banner Elk was clueless about a state park, There is just a Profile Trail in town that is extremely strenuous, If

Hiking Elk Knob State Park

Elk Knob State Park Hiking and great views in the Amphibolite Mountains FIND THE TRAILHEAD, From the US 421/NC 194 junction in Boone, take NC 194 north for 4,3-miles and turn left on Meat Camp Road*, Drive another 5,8 miles through the scenic valley and in the gap between Elk Knob and Snake Mountain, turn right into the park, The office, with exhibits, information, and restrooms, is on the

Events and Programs

Scheduled events Elk Knob State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages, Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful, Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration, All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world,

Directions

Area information Elk Knob State Park is located in Watauga County approximately 9,5 miles north of Boone, Traveling north to Boone on US Highway 421, take NC 194 North approximately 4 miles and turn left onto Meat Camp Road, Follow Meat Camp Road 5,5 miles to the Elk Knob-Snake Mountain Gap and turn right into the Park, From Eastern and Piedmont North Carolina, follow I-40 West to US 421 North

Blue Ridge Parkway

Elk Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway, View: ♦ ♦ ♦ / 5, Trails: None, Picnic Tables: None, The vista at Elk Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway is excellent, though I wish some of the trees blocking the lower position of the valley could be removed, One things for sure, except for a sunrise, don’t visit early in the

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Grandfather Mountain State Park

This state park opens the mountain’s 2,456-acre backcountry to spectacular hiking and backpacking, The park is known for some of the South’s most severe weather and challenging terrain, with trails that have hikers scrambling along cliffs and up ladders, Access to 12 miles of trails and backpack camping sites is generally from the Profile Trailhead on NC 105 or trailheads along the

Great Trails: Elk Knob State Park, NC

Elk Knob State Park is a major summit with a wonderfully gradual trail to great views of the East’s highest peaks near Boone, North Carolina www,ExploreBoon

Bird Calls

Most state park facilities are open, but some parks do not have equipment rentals available, Home >> Pilot Mountain State Park >> Events and Programs >> Bird Calls , Contact the park 336-444-5100 pilot,mountain@ncparks,gov Addresses Mountain section and visitor center, 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road Pinnacle, NC 27043, GPS: 36,3412, -80,4629 Pinnacle Hotel Road/ Culler Road parking, …

Cataloochee

National Park NC, TN, Info; Alerts ; Maps; Calendar; Reserve; Alerts In Effect Dismiss Dismiss View all alerts, × Contact Us, Cataloochee Highlights: historic buildings, wildlife viewing including elk, peaceful mountain valley A variety of historic buildings have been preserved in the valley, including two churches, a school, and several homes and outbuildings, This is the best place in the

Things to Do at Grandfather Mountain State Park in Banner

READ MORE: Top 15 NC State Parks in the North Carolina Mountains Grandfather Mountain Seen From Blue Ridge Parkway, photo by Bret Love & Mary Gabbett Grandfather Mountain State Park Info, ADDRESS: 9872 Hwy 105 S,, Suite 6, Banner Elk NC 28604, PHONE: 828-963-9552, GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN STATE PARK RESERVATIONS: 1-877-722-6762

Elkmont

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Archeological evidence recovered from sites in Elkmont date human use of the area to at least the Middle Archaic Period – 8000 to 5000 years before the present time, Euro-Americans settlement of the Elkmont area began in the 19th century when the Ownby and Trentham families farmed land along Jakes Creek,

Elk Knob State Park

Elk Knob State Park is a 4,423-acre 17,90 km 2 North Carolina state park in Watauga County, North Carolina, in the United States,Opened in 2003, it is one of North Carolina’s newest state parks, Elk Knob State Park was established to preserve the natural state of Elk Knob, the third highest peak in Watauga County, The park is open for year-round recreation and is currently undergoing an