Boone Fork Trail
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North Carolina · Watauga County

Boone Fork Trail

4.8-mile moderate loop in Julian Price Memorial Park near Blowing Rock.

Rating
Length
4.8 mi
Difficulty
5
County
Watauga
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About This Trail

Crossing cascading creeks, open wildflower meadows, and rhododendron tunnels at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 296.4, this 4.8-mile loop includes Hebron Falls and boulder-hopping sections. Ladders and rocky creek crossings add challenge, while 500 feet of elevation gain through Julian Price Park delivers quintessential Blue Ridge scenery.

Location

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Coordinates: 35.9987413, -81.6409352
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Getting There

Start from the Boone Fork Trail parking area on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Julian Price Memorial Park. Confirm parking, seasonal access, and trail conditions before hiking.

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