Moses H. Cone Memorial Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Green Space

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: This is a .7 mile loop, accessible from either of the gravel parking lots past the brown signs for Bass Lake parking, or Cone Manor House.

GETTING THERE:

pDriving Directions: From 321 coming from Boone, head right towards town center, then take the first right (not Chetola) to follow 221. In .3 miles you will see the brown signs on your right for Bass Lake parking area, these two gravel lots are the parking areas, (past the Moses H Cone smaller brown sign).

kParking Instructions: Park at Bass Lake Drive parking area (either of two gravel lots). Off Route 221 or Blowing Rock Highway, follow the brown signs for Bass Lake Parking.

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Horse Stables, Birdwatching, Fishing

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Picnic Tables

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Visitor Center

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAILS:

Trail Description: Gentle scenic loop over-looking the water, with benches throughout the trail. This trail can connect to a 6.2 mile loop, round trip up to Cone Manor House.

Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 0.5 to 1 mile

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Surface Type: Gravel, Sand/Dirt

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps, Benches/Rest Areas, Mountain Biking Features

OTHER:

Park Information: Maps, Information Kiosk

Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic

Natural Water Feature: Pond/Lake