Strawberry Hill Arboretum

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: County Park, Green Space

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: This space offers a gentle to moderate system of loop and linear trails, that lead to a large grassy area with views of the city. It is located accross from Daniel Boone Native Gardens and Jaycee Park. 

GETTING THERE:

Parking, Public Transit: Bus

pDriving Directions: From Blowing Rock road turn onto Horn in the West Drive. At the stop sign turn right, immediately to your right youll see a parking lot beside Daniel Boone Native Gardens. 

kParking Instructions: To your right youll see a parking lot beside Daniel Boone Native Gardens, park here and cross the road to the paved path leading to a shelter, this is the trail head. 

lBus Route: The Appalcart Express, Pop 105, Purple Route's all stop at Highland Ave. From here one only needs to walk up Horn in the West Drive, approximately .2 miles to the Aboretum. 

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Drinking Fountains

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAILS:

Trail Description: This gentle to moderate sytem of trails offers a quick round trip up to a open green space and views of the city. 

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: Less than a half mile

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Slope: Moderate

Trail Width: 2-4 ft

OTHER:

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

Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size

Open Space Shade: Lots