Name: Price Lake Loop
Rating: 4.1

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Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Wildlife

Family Friendly Easy trail with no obstacles. Nice lake views, and the occasional small boulder to scramble around on.

Overview

This is an easy 2.3-mile loop which circles Price Lake and cuts through the campground. The trail features a few great views of Grandfather Mountain. Canoeing and kayaking are also permitted on the lake.

Need to Know

The trail is often damp, even after dry stretches, due to dense rhododendron thickets. Be prepared to get your shoes muddy, even on sunny days.

Description

Price Lake Loop is a rooty beginner trail through thick, lush Appalachian forest. the foliage is dense, but the trail is easy to follow and features several bridges and boardwalks through marshy areas. The loop makes for a nice after-work hike and is suitable for the whole family. Price Lake is located at Milepost 297 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can park at the Price Lake overlook or the boat rental lot and take the 2.3-mile loop in either direction.

Flora & Fauna

Lots of thick Rhododendron.

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4.1 from 35 votes

#2

in Julian Price Memorial Park

#492

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4.1 from 35 votes

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4 Star		37%
3 Star		26%
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Oct 11, 2023 near Blowing…, NC

Price Lake with Grandfather Mountain in the distance.

May 17, 2015 near Blowing…, NC

Jan 19, 2016 near Blowing…, NC

May 17, 2015 near Blowing…, NC

Jan 20, 2016 near Blowing…, NC

A lakeside clearing along the Price Lake Loop Trail

May 17, 2015 near Blowing…, NC

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Oct 23, 2023

Shana Sek

Sep 8, 2023

Justin Thigpen

Aug 13, 2023

Kathleen Burroughs

fun hike with dad. saw lot of birds, a snake, and tons of frogs laying out on the logs 2.3mi — 1h 12m

Jun 26, 2021

Andres Tellez Bohorquez

9h 00m

Apr 15, 2021

Drew Sigmon

2.3mi — 0h 50m

Mar 27, 2021

Elizabeth McCracken

2.3mi — 1h 03m

Oct 3, 2020

Drew Sigmon

2.4mi — 0h 53m

Aug 10, 2020

Jennifer Marquardt

Great hike with Joye, Betty, and Earletta! 3.6mi

Jul 4, 2020

Lisa Dowse

1h 00m

Jun 20, 2020

Noah E

Sep 1, 2019

Joshua C

Sep 1, 2019

Rebekah C

Apr 22, 2019

Courtney McWhorter

Oct 16, 2018

dee angel

Oct 15, 2018

John LL

Nice flat easy walk through rotadendrum canopies and through some marshland around the lake. Rain from the last couple days has made some muddy areas.

Oct 7, 2018

Jay Williams

Our first trail completed together. We were necessarily slow, but had a great time, and experienced a real sense of accomplishment when we finished. 2.3mi

Jul 7, 2018

Joshua Francis

2.3mi

Jun 9, 2018

Phil York

Jun 7, 2018

Heather Nina

May 26, 2018

Mike Atkins

Jul 7, 2017

Sam Weir

This hike was awesome, but had some crazy tree roots. Watch your step!

Jul 5, 2017

Greg F

2.3mi

Jun 28, 2017

Jennifer Marquardt

One of my favorite trails for a quick leg stretcher. 1.5mi

Jun 10, 2017

Elliot McMillan

2.3mi

Jan 14, 2017

Jeff Fielhauer

muddy and foggy. lake is partly frozen 2.3mi

Oct 21, 2016

Kurt Steiger

Sep 18, 2016

Susette Harvey

2.3mi

Aug 15, 2015

Jean-Claude Linossi

2.3mi — 1h 15m

Jun 19, 2015

Breanna Hodge

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Price Lake Loop

“An easy 2.3-mile loop around Price Lake with lots of roots, rhodo thickets, and mountain views. ”

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Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Wildlife

Family Friendly Easy trail with no obstacles. Nice lake views, and the occasional small boulder to scramble around on.

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