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| | {{Infobox Trail | ||
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| | | City = Blowing Rock | ||
|Trail | | State = North Carolina | ||
| | | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} | ||
| | | Difficulty Rating = Easy | ||
| | | Hike Time = * | ||
| | | Distance = * | ||
| | | Elevation Gain = * | ||
| | | High Point = * | ||
| | | Latitude = N36°08.308 | ||
| | | Longitude = W081°43.890 | ||
| | | Medical = Blowing Rock, NC | ||
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36.138462, -81.731497,Julian Price Memorial Park | |||
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== Trail Overview == | |||
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4200 acre park at the foot of Grandfather Mountain along Blue Ridge Parkway. | |||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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From Johnson City, TN | From Johnson City, TN | ||
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== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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{{ | The park offers several trails for your enjoyment. | ||
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!Trail | |||
!Miles | |||
!Blaze | |||
!Difficulty | |||
!Usage | |||
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|Green Knob Trail | |||
|2.3 loop | |||
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|Medium | |||
|{{Hike}} | |||
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|Boone Fork Trail | |||
|5.5 loop | |||
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|Medium | |||
|{{Hike}} | |||
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|Price Lake Trail | |||
|2.7 loop | |||
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|Easy | |||
|{{Hike}} | |||
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|Tanawha Trail | |||
|12.5 | |||
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|Medium | |||
|{{Hike}} | |||
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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]] | 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]]. | ||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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The dirt path trails are in excellent condition as maintained by the National Park Service. Expect crowds during peak leaf season in October | The dirt path trails are in excellent condition as maintained by the National Park Service. Expect crowds during peak leaf season in October. | ||
==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
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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. | No permit or fee required to hike. Fishing will require a North Carolina license. The sites at the park campground are available for $16/night. 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. | ||
== After the Hike == | |||
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== Misc. Information == | |||
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[http://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/upload/Price%20Park%20Trails.pdf NPS Trail map] | |||
== | == Maps == | ||
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<googlemap lat="36.138462" lon="-81.731497" type="terrain" zoom="14" height="600" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png"> | |||
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Parking | |||
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== | == Photos == | ||
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Image:placeholder.jpg | |||
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[[Category:Overlook]] [[Category:North Carolina]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | |||