Julian Price Memorial Park
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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 |
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Green Knob Trail | 2.3 loop | Medium | ||
Boone Fork Trail | 5.5 loop | Medium | ||
Price Lake Trail | 2.7 loop | Easy | ||
Tanawha Trail | 12.5 | Medium |
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
Maps
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Photos
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