Tomkins Knob Overlook

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Historic Site, National Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Tomkins Cabin just left of parking area Clear access to MST (trees marked with white circles)

GETTING THERE:

Parking

kParking Instructions: There is a parking lot availiable at Tomkins Knob. There is also parking off of the Blue Ridge Parkway right in front of the historic area (500 ft from parking lot on right)

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching

AMENITIES:

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Historic Site

TRAILS:

Trail Description: Dirt, natural rock, grassy areas

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: Over 10 miles

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Surface Type: Natural rock, Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 2-4 ft

Trail Extras: Historic Sites

OTHER:

Staffing & Safety: Ranger Patrol

Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga

Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field

Open Space Shade: Little or None