Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Top Spots in and near Wilkesboro

Hiddenite, United States
Hike The Hollow Rock Trail at Rocky Face Mountain

4.0

2.4 mi / 514 ft gain

From the parking lot, head northwest to find the trailhead for Buzzard Roost Loop. Follow that and stay left to meet up with the Hollow Rock Trail. This is a moderate hike with great views of the park. Perfect for a quick escape with the family. For a quick and tasty bite after your hike, hit up ...
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Purlear, North Carolina
The Lump Trail

4.0

0.27 mi / 82 ft gain

The Lump Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Purlear, North Carolina.
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Hays, North Carolina
Hike along Basin Creek in Doughton Park

5.0

11 mi / 1800 ft gain

A treasure in North Carolina that doesn't get as much attention as it should, Doughton Park has some of the best trails around. It is the largest park operated by the Blue Ridge Parkway and has over 30 miles of trails available. The parking area for the Basin Creek Trail is small, but rarely cro...
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Purlear, North Carolina
Cascades Trail

5.0

0.86 mi / 220 ft gain

Cascades Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Deep Gap, North Carolina.
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Traphill, North Carolina
Hike the Stone Mountain Loop

4.5

This is a strenuous 4.5 mile hike beginning from the Lower Parking Lot in Stone Mountain State Park (for a 5.2 mile hike, begin at the Upper Parking Lot). From the lot, take the trail by the bathroom. Keep right at the first trail intersection, then left at the second trail intersection to stay ...
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Traphill, North Carolina
Hike to Wolf Rock and Cedar Rock

5.0

This easy 3.0 mile hike begins at the Lower Trailhead Parking Lot at Stone Mountain State Park and includes a 400' ascent to two granite outcrops with nice views. This hike can be combined with the Stone Mountain Loop hike for a 6.5 mile strenuous hike.From the parking lot, walk towards the strea...
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Sparta, North Carolina
Hike the Bluff Mountain Trail

1.8 mi / 270 ft gain

Before you head out, check the status of the Blue Ridge Parkway (it periodically closes during the winter). The entire Bluff Mountain Trail is a 7.1 mile trail that traverses the Doughton Park Area along the Blue Ridge Parkway. To do this particular hike, park at the bathrooms in the Doughton P...
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Hickory, North Carolina
Geitner Rotary Park Loop

5.0

2.65 mi / 354 ft gain

Geitner Rotary Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Hickory, North Carolina.
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Creston, North Carolina
Three Top Mountain

4.2 mi / 1260 ft gain

Three Top Mountain sits within the same vicinity of Elk Knob. The mountain gets its name from its three prominent rock projections at its peak. The highest point, unofficially named “Big Rock”, is at an elevation of 5020 feet. Prior to the originally named rock peak, you will arrive at Huckleb...
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Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Boone Fork Trail

4.0

5.06 mi / 1030 ft gain

Boone Fork Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Boone, North Carolina.
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Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Price Lake Loop Trail

5.0

2.23 mi / 387 ft gain

Price Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
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Todd, North Carolina
Hike the Elk Knob Summit Trail

5.0

3.8 mi / 1000 ft gain

There are no bathrooms at the trailhead, so if needed, drive a little past it to the park bathrooms on the left. Park at the summit trailhead and start your hike on the new gravel path. The trail gains 1000 ft in elevation in just under 2 miles so take your time if need be - and bring plenty of w...
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Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Camp and Paddle at Price Lake

This campground is all kinds of amazing, and if you get one of the sites in the A loop, you will have lakefront property (just be warned, if I see you there, I'll have to crash with you ;-). Price Lake is a gorgeous lake right off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and perfect for canoeing...
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Catawba, North Carolina
Visit Murray's Mill

4.5

The Murray's Mill Historic District features Murray's Mill (constructed in 1913) with its 28 ft. waterwheel, a general store constructed in the 1890's, Wheathouse Exhibit gallery, and the John Murray House. Free and open to the public to visit, this is a great place to stop and stretch your legs...
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Banner Elk, North Carolina
Calloway Peak via Daniel Boone Scout Trail

5.0

6.31 mi / 1991 ft gain

At 5,946 feet, Calloway Peak provides hikers with perhaps the best view of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. You'll have to earn this view - it is a tough climb up, although not terribly long. Begin at the trailhead for Tanawha Trail in the Boone Fork Parking Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway....
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Banner Elk, North Carolina
Explore Boone Fork Creek

0.25 mi / 75 ft gain

Boone Fork Bridge and creek is situated at the base of Grandfather Mountain, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, milepost 299.9. Elevation 3905'.The trailhead is at the left side of Boone Fork Creek parking area and the trail is a gentle meander through Rhododendrons and a hardwood forest.As you head tow...
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