Julian Price Memorial Park

Sims Pond Overlook, Green Knob Trail

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 295.9



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OWNER: National Park Service

WEBSITE: http://npplan.com/parks-by-state/north-carolina-national-parks/blue-ridge-parkway-park-at-a-glance/blue-ridge-parkway-scenic-overlooks/blue-ridge-parkway-sims-pond-overlook-mp-295-9/

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GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: National Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

GETTING THERE:

Parking

kParking Instructions: Parking is directly off the parkway. There is parking right in front of the pond.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Trails, Birdwatching


AMENITIES:

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Foot Bridge


TRAILS:

Trail Description: Natural rock, sand/dirt


Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 0.5 to 1 mile

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Surface Type: Natural rock, Sand/Dirt, Grass

Trail Slope: Moderate

Trail Width: 2-4 ft

Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps


OTHER:

Park Information: Maps, Information Kiosk

Staffing & Safety: Ranger Patrol

Natural Water Feature: Pond/Lake


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Last Updated May 20, 2019