Getting back up to God’s country for a long weekend. I feel like I’ve probably hiked about every trail in the area. We are planning to do quite a bit this weekend.
It got me thinking, what is everyone’s favorite or top 2 or 3 hikes/trails/views in the area. GO APPS!!
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Favorite Hikes/Trails around Boone
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Re: Favorite Hikes/Trails around Boone
Elk Knob is a real good hike with some excellent views. Just past Meat Camp. Drive an hour toGreyson Highlands in Virginia. See the wild ponies. Great Views several good trails there.
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Re: Favorite Hikes/Trails around Boone
Great hikes, in no particular order:
- Boone Fork Trail - starts/ends at Price Park. Five miles, somewhat strenous
- Price Lake Trail - Easy 2 mile loop, they also rent canoes/kayaks/SUP's there, a lot of fun!
- Rough Ridge - Incredible views
- Flat Rock - 30 min hike, amazing views
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Re: Favorite Hikes/Trails around Boone
Profile Trail, just because it has quite a variety throughout the trail. Not exactly an easy hike though, or one that has particularly excellent views, but I just enjoy it for what it is.
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Re: Favorite Hikes/Trails around Boone
Rough Ridge, hands down, with the best views. I’d build a little hut and live up there if I could....
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Re: Favorite Hikes/Trails around Boone
+1 for Rough Ridge and Elks knob. A little farther away is Hawksbill that I enjoy a lot. Really miss being able to get easy access to Hebron Colony falls or I would squeeze it in on a short trip (not fond of taking the trails from Price Park).