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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]].
The Tanawha Trail along Grandfather Mountain passes under the Linn Cove Viaduct.


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==

Revision as of 19:17, 25 September 2011


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Trail Name Julian Price Memorial Park
Nearest City Blowing Rock
State North Carolina
Trail Marking {{{Marking}}}
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr dog.png
Difficulty Rating Easy
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Nearest Medical Blowing Rock, NC
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Trail Overview

4200 acre park at the foot of Grandfather Mountain along Blue Ridge Parkway.

How to get there

From Johnson City, TN

Route Description

The park offers several trails for your enjoyment.

Trail Miles Blaze Difficulty Usage
Green Knob Trail 2.3 loop Medium Dnr hiking.png
Boone Fork Trail 5.5 loop Medium Dnr hiking.png
Price Lake Trail 2.7 loop Easy Dnr hiking.png
Tanawha Trail 12.5 Medium Dnr hiking.png

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

Fees, Permits, etc.

No permit or fee. The nature area closes at dusk.

After the Hike

Misc. Information

NPS Trail map

Maps

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