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{{Park
{{Park
|Banner Image=File:EKSP north view.jpg
|Park Type=State Park
|Park Type=State Park
|Park Website=https://www.ncparks.gov/elk-knob-state-park/home
|Park Website=https://www.ncparks.gov/elk-knob-state-park/home
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|Features=Vistas, Mountains
|Features=Vistas, Mountains
|Lodging Types=Backpacking, Group Campground
|Lodging Types=Backpacking, Group Campground
|Camping Amenities=Tent only
|City=Todd
|Area=4,227 acres
|Area=4,227 acres
|Operated By=North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
|Operated By=North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
|Parking=36.3273, -81.67653
|Main Location=36.3273, -81.67653
}}
}}
{{Park trail map}}
{{Park trail map}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Maple Run Trail
|Trail Distance=0.5 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Red
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Beech Tree Trail
|Trail Distance=1 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Yellow
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Backcountry Trail
|Trail Distance=2 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Orange
|Trail Highlight=Access to several hike-in campsites including a group campsite
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Toilet
|Marker Title=Restrooms
|Marker Location=36.331670841,-81.6895649562
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Information Center
|Marker Location=36.3319480093,-81.6898349622
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Picnic spot
|Marker Title=Picnic Area
|Marker Location=36.3353485152,-81.6905777121
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Tree growing out of a rock
|Marker Description=[[Image:EKSP_floating_tree.jpg|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.32942371,-81.68193391
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Bench
|Marker Title=Bench with views north
|Marker Description=[[Image:EKSP_bench_view.jpg|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.33010241,-81.68010071
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Photo spot
|Marker Title=South View
|Marker Description=[[Image:EKSP_south_view.jpg|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.3268258542,-81.6771597224
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Photo spot
|Marker Title=North View
|Marker Description=[[Image:EKSP_north_view.jpg|150px]]
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{{Map Marker
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|Marker Title=Weather Station
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Park Office
|Marker Location=36.3329927576,-81.6942716515
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Parking
|Marker Title=Parking and trailhead
|Marker Description=[[Image:EKSP_trailhead.jpg|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.33173,-81.68957
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Latest revision as of 18:29, 19 December 2019

Elk Knob State Park
EKSP north view.jpg
Park Type State Park
Located Todd, North Carolina
External Links Official Website

Official Trail Map

Entrance Fee Unknown
ActivitiesThings to do at the park HikingCamping
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park VistasMountains
Park Trails

4 Trails / Total of 5.33 miles8.578 km <br />

Lodging Types BackpackingGroup Campground
Camping Amenities

Tent only

Park Area 4,227 acres17.106 km² <br />
Operated By North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Main Location 36° 19' 38.28" N, 81° 40' 35.51" W Map
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Park Overview[edit]

How To Get There[edit]

From Johnson City, TN Longer, but easier drive is:

  1. Take US321 over to Boone, NC.
  2. Take NC194 north out of Boone for just over four miles.
  3. Turn onto Meat Camp Road and travel just over five miles.
  4. Turn right at state park sign and enter on gravel road
  5. The parking area at the sharp bend in the road is the trailhead.

Park address is 5564 Meat Camp Road Todd, NC 28684-9549

Park Trails[edit]

The park offers the following 4 trails covering 5.33 miles.

Park Trails Distance Difficulty Marking Usage Highlight
Summit Trail 1.83 mi Medium Blue

Hiking

 5,560' summit with view of northern highlands
Backcountry 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. 2.00 mi Medium Orange Access to several hike-in campsites including a group campsite
Beech Tree 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. 1.00 mi Easy Yellow
Maple Run 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. 0.50 mi Easy Red

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

Park Lodging[edit]

The park only offers backcountry camping, including a backcountry group campsite (allows 7 to 26 people vs. the standard max 6 people per site)

Campground[edit]

Other Park Amenities[edit]

Being North Carolina's newest park, its amenities are still being developed.

Gallery[edit]







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