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Fonta Flora State Trail
7-mile moderate section near Lake James.
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Estimated total time: Varies
Table Rock Mountain
2.2-mile round-trip moderate climb to a recognized peak with stunning cliffs.
Hawksbill Mountain
Steep 1.5-mile round-trip to jagged summit with gorge views.
Boone Fork Trail
4.8-mile moderate loop in Julian Price Memorial Park near Blowing Rock.
About This Trail
This section of the Fonta Flora State Trail winds through Lake James State Park, dipping frequently to the lakeshore and passing through pine forest with views of the Linville Gorge and Blue Ridge foothills. Highlights include a scenic covered bridge and a striking 250-foot single-span bridge over Lake James, open to both hikers and mountain bikers.
Getting There
Nearby Trails
Table Rock Mountain
2.2-mile round-trip moderate climb to a recognized peak with stunning cliffs.
Hawksbill Mountain
Steep 1.5-mile round-trip to jagged summit with gorge views.
Boone Fork Trail
4.8-mile moderate loop in Julian Price Memorial Park near Blowing Rock.
Deep Gap Trail
Moderate hike from Mt. Mitchell to Mt. Craig, the second-highest peak in the East.
Daniel Boone Scout Trail
6.5-mile strenuous round-trip to Calloway Peak on Grandfather Mountain.
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