Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
Moses Cone Manor, Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST)
294 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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WEBSITE: https://www.visitnc.com/listing/mFaT/parkway-craft-center-at-moses-cone-manor-house
Hours: 9AM-5PM, 7 days a week, Open March 15- November 30
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: National Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: This property offers spectacular views, seasonal activities, and horse and hiking trails, including two of the most popular destinations, to Trout or Bass Lake.
GETTING THERE:
Parking
pDriving Directions: At the Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 294, then turn at the sign for Moses H. Cone Manor house and follow the driveway to the paved parking lot.
kParking Instructions: Park at Parkway Craft Center, behind the main building.
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Trails, Birdwatching
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Seating
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Gift Shop
Trash Cans: Yes
TRAILS:
Trail Description: Gravel carriage roads and natural natural rock/dirt
Trail Surface: Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Horseback Riding, Dog Walking, Birdwatching
Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate
Trail Layout: Linear
Trail Length: Over 10 miles
Trail Shade: Lots
Trail Surface Type: Gravel, Natural rock, Sand/Dirt
Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle, Moderate, Steep
Trail Width: 2-4 ft
Trail Extras: Panoramic Views
OTHER:
Staffing & Safety: Ranger Patrol
Open Space Activities: Have a picnic, Do Yoga
Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field
Open Space Shade: Some
Natural Water Feature: Pond/Lake
