Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Top Spots in and near Wilkesboro
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Linville, North Carolina
The trailhead for Rough Ridge will be on your righthand side when driving the Blue Ridge Parkway from Boone, NC. This trail gets busy in the warmer months, but parking usually is not too much of an issue. This trail is not open in the winter.
Rough Ridge will take you around 30-45 minutes to rea...
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Statesville, North Carolina
From the Cove Picnic area in Lake Norman State Park, you immediately begin hiking along the lakeshore. If you don't want to take the full lake loop, use Short Turn Trail for a 2.5 mile hike.
This trail makes for a moderate hike or solid trail run route.
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Linville, North Carolina
5.0
6.2 mi
/ 2300 ft gain
If you're looking for a challenge and hoping to escape the crowds at Grandfather Mountain, this is the hike for you.
Climbing up the back side of the mountain (opposite the famed mile-high swinging bridge) this trail is fee-free and easy-to-access with its own parking lot.
The trail, marked w...
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Newland, North Carolina
5.0
0.71 mi
/ 105 ft gain
Beacon Heights is the perfect hike when you're on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Linville and Grandfather Mountain, Milepost 305.2. The trail is a steady climb uphill for less than a half mile. The last section being fairly steep and rocky. Once at the top, there are several rock outcroppings, but...
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Seven Devils, North Carolina
Calloway Peak via Profile Trail is an out-and-back trail with waterfall views located near Banner Elk, North Carolina in Grandfather Mountain State Park.
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Linville, North Carolina
5.0
7.49 mi
/ 1280 ft gain
If you're feeling frisky, set your alarm for the early am and park at the Beacon Heights Parking area about 30 minutes before dawn. Put on your head lamp and hike the short trip to Beacon Heights, bask in the glory of the warm morning sun, then head back down and connect with the Tanawha Trail. A...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Located just inside the park entrance of Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia, Sugarland Overlook provides an outstanding easterly view of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Sugarland Overlook is located about a mile up from the ranger station and is on the righthand side of the road....
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
5.0
1.35 mi
/ 157 ft gain
Park at the Visitor Center; don't stress when you get to the parking lot and can't see it, it's up the hill. From the parking lot hike across the road and find the staircase. Follow this up to the Visitor Center. If you're standing in front of the Visitor Center, the trailhead will be to the left...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Stamper's Branch Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
5.0
9.1 mi
/ 1549 ft gain
First of all, who doesn't love wild ponies! There are tons of ponies here, and although they are wild, they are not afraid of people and you can get pretty close (just don't feed them!).
Once you enter Grayson Highlands State Park, you will see a parking lot for Massie Gap a few miles in, par...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
4.8
9.1 mi
/ 1549 ft gain
Spanning roughly 4500 acres, located in a portion of Jefferson National Forest, looming under the highest peak in Virginia lies the Grayson Highlands. A part of Virginia’s State Parks system and a United States National Landmark, located in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, the Highlands are home to wil...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
The wild horses gather on top of the bald at the end of Horse Trail North located in Grayson Highlands State Park. Because they are wild, it is important to remember not to touch or feed the horses. The horses are accustomed to hikers and will allow you in their near proximity, but bring a zoom l...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
5.0
1.77 mi
/ 289 ft gain
In order to go when the Rhododendron are blooming you'll need to aim for the first three weeks of June.
Starting from the Massies Gap parking area in the Grayson Highlands State Park, follow the trail through the field and towards the base of a large hill. You will see a fence that runs along t...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Starting at the Massie Gap Parking Area follow the paved road down towards the woods. You will see a gravel dirt path off the side of the road to your right that heads back towards the woods. A couple steps down the trail you will see a metal pole with "Cabin Creek Trail" written on it. Follow th...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
To reach the Big Pinnacle Trail Head, park at the Massie Gap Day Parking area, and then follow the road west (away from Massie Gap) until you reach the trail head located on the left side of the road. Follow the Big Pinnacles Trail for 0.4 miles until it intersects with the Twin Pinnacles Trail....
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