I've always called this the "best bang for your buck" hike. It's fairly short, has spectacular views along the way and feels "off the beaten path" even though it is right across the valley from Elk Knob State Park.
Snake Mountain is an Amphibolite mountain north of Boone NC. The mountain has two distinct summits.
The parking area is a small gravel lot across from the start of the trail.
There is a large gate that you have to crawl under to start this hike. The gate is not posted Private Property.
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