Julian Price Memorial Park
| Julian Price Memorial Park | |
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| Park Type | Memorial Park |
| Located | Blowing Rock, North Carolina |
| External Links | Official Website |
| Entrance Fee | None |
| ActivitiesThings to do at the park |    |
| Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park |  |
| FeaturesNatural things to see at the park |  |
| Park Trails |
4 Trails / Total of 23.03 miles37.063 km <br /> |
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| Park Area | 4,200 acres16.997 km² <br /> |
| Operated By | National Park Service |
| Main Location | 36° 8' 18.46" N, 81° 43' 53.40" W Map |
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Park Overview[edit]
4,200 acre park at the foot of Grandfather Mountain along Blue Ridge Parkway.
How to get there[edit]
From Johnson City, TN
- Take US19E over to Elk Park, NC.
- Continue onto NC194 for about six miles to Newland, NC.
- Turn each on NC181 and travel four miles to Linville, NC.
- Take either US221 Blowing Rock Highway or Roseboro Road over the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- Proceed north on BRP to mile marker 297.
The lake is south of BRP, while the picnic area is to the north.
Route Description[edit]
Julian Price Memorial Park has the following 4 trails totaling 23.03 miles.
| Park Trails | Distance | Difficulty | Marking | Usage | Highlight |
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| Tanawha Trail | 12.53 mi | Hard | Unknown |
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Nice views of the viaduct and Grandfather Mountain |
| Boone Fork TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. | 5.50 mi | Medium | Unknown | Connections to The Mountains-to-Sea Trail | |
| Green Knob TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. | 2.30 mi | Medium | Unknown | ||
| Price Lake TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. | 2.70 mi | Easy | Unknown |
Recommended starting point for the Price Lake loop trail is at the dam, crossing it and proceeding clockwise around the lake. The Boone Fork loop trail is accessed from the picnic area with recommendation that it is easier to follow clockwise. The Tanawha Trail along Grandfather Mountain passes under the Linn Cove Viaduct - and is part of Section 13 on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Parking for Green Knob loop trail is at MM296 and 295.5.
Typical Conditions[edit]
The dirt path trails are in excellent condition as maintained by the National Park Service. Expect crowds during peak leaf season in October. Some wet spots have been reported on the Price Lake loop trail - especially after wet weather.
Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]
No permit or fee required to hike. Fishing will require a North Carolina license. During the summer, canoes can be rented at $12 for first hour and $10 for each additional hour to paddle on the 47 acre Price Lake.
Park Lodging[edit]
Only camping is provided within the park.
Campground[edit]
No site hook ups for water, electric, or sewer. Many sites are "tent only." Other sites permit RV's and camping trailers but generator use is prohibited between 9pm and 8am. Some sites are "First come, First served." The sites at the park campground are available for $16/night. Make reservations at Recreation.gov.
Gallery[edit]
Photograph by Michael Ray - October 2011