Annie Cannon Garden

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Cemetary/Memorial Site

Special Features/Comments: Ancient Native trail winding along New Yearu2019s Creek in Blowing Rock, providing viewing access for waterfalls. The 1.5 mile foot trail begins in the Annie Cannon Gardens, and descends some 800 feet and provides breathtaking vistas of two waterfalls, the Glen Burney (45') and the Glen Mary (55').

GETTING THERE:

kParking Instructions: Parking shared with Glen Burney Trail. Another parking area available at the parking deck across the street.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Trails, Birdwatching

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Seating

Playground Surface Type: Grass, Gravel

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Gazebo

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Surface Type: Gravel, Grass

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas

OTHER:

Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream