Beacon Heights

GENERAL INFO:

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Beacon Heights is a lightly trafficked .6 mile trail, with moderate terrain, that offers spectacular views and a heavily shaded path.  

GETTING THERE:

Parking

pDriving Directions: Drive south on the Blue Ridge Parkway from Boone, slightly past mile marker 305. There is not an Appalcart route available.

kParking Instructions: Passing mile marker 305 there will be a paved parking lot with a sign stating "Beacon Heights Parking Area." From here, you will have to cross a small lightly traveled access road to get to the trail head, directly accross from the parking lot. 

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Trails

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Seating

Playground Surface Type: Grass, Dirt, Gravel

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

TRAILS:

Trail Description: The trail is composed of exposed roots and loose rocks. Caution is advised and closed toed shoes are recommended.

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging

Trail Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: 0.5 to 1 mile

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Surface Type: Gravel, Natural rock

Trail Width: 2-4 ft

OTHER:

Park Information: Maps

Staffing & Safety: Ranger Patrol

Natural Water Feature: Pond/Lake