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Hiking & Biking

Inside the Village of Blowing Rock
 

AREA HIKING

From the Appalachian Trail to the Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking trails abound in the Blowing Rock area. There is even a waterfall trail adjacent to downtown. Click the link above for details, trail maps, and great links to official sites for trail networks. Or visit us at the address above, Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm.
Telephone: 828-295-4636

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

Milepost 294 - The Blue Ridge Parkway meanders for 469 miles through North Carolina and Virginia, offering incredible views, a variety of hiking trails, and many historical and cultural sites. Blowing Rock is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, nearly at the midpoint. The Parkway is open year-round, weather permitting in winter, and there is no admission cost. The local Parkway visitor center information desk and America's National Parks bookstore are located inside the Moses Cone Estate house with a craft shop operated by the Southern Highland Craft Guild. The visitor information desk and bookstore are open from May through October, while the craft shop is open from early April through November.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Telephone: 828-295-3782

FOOTSLOGGERS

Established in 1971, we are open year-round with a full line of hiking boots for men & women. Featured brands include Arcteryx, Salewa and Patagonia. Full line of camping & hiking gear including a large selection of backpacks and accessories. We also carry dog accessories, sunglasses, a wide variety of clothing for outdoor activities and travel and so much more. Locations in Blowing Rock, Boone and West Jefferson.
921 Main Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Telephone: 828-295-4453

GLEN BURNEY TRAIL

Trailhead located inside Annie Cannon Memorial Gardens. The 1.6 mile out-and-back trail features a series of waterfalls: Cascades, Glen Burney and Glen Marie (sometimes called Glen Mary). The route descends several hundred feet into John's River Gorge. It is suspected that the trail dates back to at least the late 1800s, and may have been used earlier by Native American hunters. ***Please note that the trail is adjacent to private property, and show courtesy concerning signage and property notifications.***
229 Laurel Lane
Blowing Rock, NC
Telephone: 828-295-5222

JULIAN PRICE MEMORIAL PARK

Milepost 296 - Julian Price Memorial Park can be found on the Blue Ridge Parkway, just 5 miles from Blowing Rock. Here, you can camp, hike, canoe, picnic, fish, or simply stand and take in the beauty to be found at Price Lake.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blowing Rock, NC

MOSES CONE MEMORIAL PARK

Milepost 294 - 25 miles of preserved Carriage Trails wind through the estate that once belonged to "Denim King" Moses Cone and his wife, Bertha. Wander the trails, fish at Bass and Trout Lakes, see the historic mansion, and hike up to the top of Flat Top Mountain to see the Cone family cemetery plots and breathtaking views of the area.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blowing Rock, NC

RHODDIE BICYCLE OUTFITTERS

Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters is a full service bicycle shop. We offer sales, rentals, group rides, repairs, and fitting services. We provide all the gear necessary to fully enjoy the cycling opportunities this region has to offer. We have bikes and gear for road, mountain, gravel, pathway, and kids bicycling. Rhoddie also offers complimentary ride maps and will help with your route planning at our map kiosk, located in the shop. Blowing Rock is the perfect hub for a Blue Ridge cycling adventure and we are here to provide everything needed to fully enjoy the ride.
7593-B Valley Blvd.
Blowingrock, NC 28605
Telephone: 828-414-9800
In the Area
 

LINVILLE FALLS

Hiking, campground and picnic area. Trail to overlooks of falls and gorge. Falls are located within the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area and are among largest falls in the region. Climbing in the gorge is prohibited.
Milepost 316.5 Blue Ridge Parkway
Linville Falls, NC
Telephone: 828-271-4779

RIVER & EARTH ADVENTURES

Whitewater rafting, caving, hiking, canoeing, rentals, kayaking, guided day trips, and paddling school with ACA certified instructors. We offer all adventures with the option of an eco-ed twist! Guides are trained by the state of NC as environmental educators. This is an owner-operated business dedicated to providing quality recreational activities including top-of-the-line equipment, organic lunches and free photos.
1655 Highway 105 South
Boone, NC 28607
Toll-Free: 866-411-RAFT
Telephone: 828-355-9797

ROCKY KNOB MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK

Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park has five main trails-1.6-mile Rocky Branch Trail loop, the 1-mile Middle Earth Trail, nearly 4-mile Boat Rock Loop, the downhill PBJ Trail, Ol' Hoss, plus more than a dozen side trails and connectors, and four separate skills areas. The park is free and open from dawn to dusk. Winter weather may cause trails to be closed periodically from Dec. 1 through April 1.
285 Mountain Bike Way
Boone , NC 28607
Telephone: 828-266-1345