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Blowing Rock NC Skiing and Snowboarding
For cross country skiing, Bass Lake and Trout Lake, in Blowing Rock NC, feature 1 mile loops around the two lakes.
For the downhill skier and snowboarder, Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock NC features 12 ski slopes, ranging from easy to difficult, a small skating rink, ski shop, gift shop, nursery, restaurant, and ski instruction. The ski lodge is located just north of Blowing Rock off U.S. Highway 321 at 4,000’ elevation.
Appalachian Ski Mountain
Open Daily 8 AM - 10 PM
(November - March)
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Blowing Rock NC Hiking Trails
The Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock NC offers many hiking trails, ranging from easy to strenuous. Blowing Rock NC Hiking Trails: (Mile Post, Distance, Class)
Bass Lake Loop (294.0, 0.9, easy)
Trout Lake Loop (294.6, 1.0 easy)
Sims Creek (295.4, 1.0 easy)
Boone Fork Trail (296.5, 4.9 strenuous)
Price Lake Loop (296.7, 2.3, moderate)
Rough Ridge (302.4, 3.2, moderate)
Beacon Heights (305.2, 0.3, moderate)
Flat Rock (308.2, 0.7, easy)
Linville Falls (316.4, 1.0, moderate)
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Blowing Rock NC Fishing
Blowing Rock NC is home to 3 small lakes; Bass Lake, Trout Lake and Price Lake, which are managed by the U.S. National Park Service. Fishing is allowed on all 3 lakes (North Carolina Fishing Licenses are available at Village Hardware, 312 Green Street, Blowing Rock NC). Boats are not allowed on Bass Lake or Trout Lake. No motor boats are allowed on Price Lake.
Free Admission.
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Blowing Rock NC Canoeing
Price Lake (Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 296.7) provides canoe and boat rentals during the summer months and on weekends in October. This shallow lake, offers a perfect view of Grandfather Mountain to the south. Egrets, deer, ducks, beaver and turtles can be seen at Price Lake. Canoe rentals are managed by the U.S. National Park Service ($12/hour). No motor boats are allowed on Price Lake.
Free Admission.
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Blowing Rock NC Horseback Riding
The 26 miles of carriage trails at Moses Cone Memorial Park in Blowing Rock NC offer excellent horseback riding trails for the entire family. Horse trailer parking for loading and unloading of horses, is provided at the Bass Lake Park entrance, on U.S. Highway 221, south of Blowing Rock NC. Horse trailers are not allowed inside the park. Managed by the U.S. National Park Service. Open Daily from Sunrise to Sunset.
Free Admission.
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The Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway provides many scenic overlooks of the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. The Blue Ridge Parkway passes through Blowing Rock NC at milepost 292 at U.S. Highway 321. Drive South on the Blue Ridge Parkway from Blowing Rock NC, and you will discover many hiking trails, Price Lake Park, Campground and Picnic Areas, Linn Cove Viaduct, Grandfather Mountain and Linville Falls. The speed limit from Blowing Rock NC to Linville NC is 35 m.p.h.
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Tweetsie Railroad Theme Park
Tweetsie Railroad has been a Blowing Rock NC favorite since opening in 1957. The Theme Park includes a 3 mile loop narrow gauge steam engine, a saloon and show, gold panning and gem mining, a petting zoo and other amusement rides. The family oriented wild west theme park and railroad is located on U.S. Highway 321 halfway between Blowing Rock and Boone NC.
Tweetsie Railroad
Open Daily from May through October.
Admission Fee.
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Blowing Rock NC Winterfest
The Blowing Rock Winterfest is held the last weekend in January. Winterfest features a chili cook-off, winterfeast, a pancake breakfast, bonfire, ice carving, dog show, free hot chocolate and hay rides downtown, and the highlight of the four day winter event, the Polar Plunge at Chetola Resort, on Saturday morning. Mark your 2012 calendars, because the next Winterfest will be held January 26-29, 2012 in Blowing Rock North Carolina. Some events require tickets. Polar Plunge Admission is Free.
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