Directions: South on I-85 to Gastonia, North on US321 to the Blue Ridge
Parkway at Blowing Rock, South on the Parkway to Price Park or Boone Fork
Parking Area or Beacon Heights parking area at the far end.
Trail Information: Parallels the Parkway from Beacon Heights north to
Boone Fork Parking Area, then veers away from the Parkway to return at Price
Park picnic area.
Miscellaneous Information: about 12 miles, moderate grades, easy access,
easy bailouts, well maintained, great views.
Ed Martin