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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Blue Ridge Parkway (Highlands District)
  5. Moses Cone Park
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“The longest and most secluded of the Cone Manor Trails. ”

Brandon Thrower
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Map Key

4.0

Miles

6.4

KM

Point to Point

3,950' 1,204 m

High

3,446' 1,050 m

Low

76' 23 m

Up

524' 160 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail is the longest and most secluded of the Cone Manor Trails after you get past the busy start at the Cone Manor itself. It is great for escaping it all and having a solid hike. You can also use this trail to connect to Deer Park Road or Black Bottom Road for a variety of loops or longer hikes as desired.

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Land Manager: Blue Ridge Parkway

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Brandon Thrower
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  3.3 from 3 votes

#7

in Moses Cone Park

#27227

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#7

in Moses Cone Park

#1,112

in North Carolina

#27,227

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Sep 11, 2021
Daniel daniel.ryan.paulsen@gmail.com
Feb 9, 2019
Phil York
Very nice, peaceful, casual walk. 8mi
Dec 19, 2011
Drew Sigmon

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