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Flat Top Manor - Moses Cone Memorial Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway

MP 294 – Moses Cone Memorial Park

The Carriage, Horse & Hiking Trails Enjoy 25 miles of beautiful carriage roads. Visit Cone Cemetery on your way to Flat Top Tower, where you will find stunning views. Explore the apple orchards, walk around Bass Lake, investigate the Maze and apple barn. Most trails are multi-purpose and open to horseback riders, joggers, hikers, and cross-country skiers. Help preserve these historic trails by staying on the designated paths and LEAVE NO TRACE. Horseback Riding on Rich Mountain Trail View of Flat Top Manor from Bass Lake Flat Top Mountain Trail View from Flat Top Tower Rich Mountain Carriage Trail MODERATE2.6 miles (5.2 miles total, out and back)Dogs allowed on leash Flat Top Mountain Carriage Trail MODERATE2.8 miles (5.6 miles total, out and back)Dogs allowed on leash Watkins Carriage Trail MODERATE3.3 miles (6.6 miles total, out and back)Dogs allowed on leash Black Bottom Carriage Trail EASY.5 mile (1 mile total, out and back)Dogs allowed on leash Bass Lake Carriage Trail EASY0.9 miles (loop)Dogs allowed on leash Deer Park Carriage Trail MODERATE1.2 miles (2.4 miles total, out and back)Dogs allowed on leash Maze Carriage Trail MODERATE2.3 miles (4.6 miles total, out and back)Dogs allowed on leash Duncan Carriage Trail MODERATE2.5 miles (5 miles total, out and back)Dogs allowed on leash Rock Creek Bridge Carriage Trail EASY1 mile (2 miles total, out and back)Dogs allowed on leash Figure 8 Trail Loop EASY.7 mile (loop)Dogs allowed on leash Trout Lake Carriage Trail Loop EASY1 mile (loop)Dogs allowed on leash The Southern Highland Craft Guild Store On the first floor of Flat Top Manor, you’ll find exquisite handmade crafts from members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Enjoy seasonal craft demonstrations. April-May Hours: Wed-Sun from 10 am to 4 pm (open for season April 15) June-October Hours: Daily from 10 am to 5 pm November Hours: Wed-Sun from 10 am to 4 pm | Closed Thanksgiving | Last day of the season is November 27 CLOSED November 28-April 14

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