Northwest Trading Post

Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST)

414 Trading Post Rd. Glendale Springs, NC 28629


nUBMQ8

WEBSITE: https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/poi/northwest-trading-post/

Hours: Northwest Trading Post Visitor Center open 9am - 5pm

ACCESS POINTS:     Access to MST across the street    

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: National Park

Overall Size: Between basketball court and football field

GETTING THERE:

Parking

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Trails


AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Seating, Picnic Tables, Food for Sale

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Visitor Center, Gift Shop

Trash Cans: Yes

Food for Sale Type: Snack Shop, Gift Shop


TRAILS:

Trail Description: Natural rock and dirt


Trail Surface: Unpaved

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

Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: Over 10 miles

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Surface Type: Natural rock, Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle, Moderate

Trail Width: 2-4 ft


OTHER:

Park Information: Maps, Brochures

Staffing & Safety: Ranger Patrol

Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Have a picnic, Do Yoga

Open Space Size: Smaller than a basketball court

Open Space Shade: Some


PRA
Last Updated Aug 27, 2018