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  • Info
    • History
    • Contact
  • Arts
    • Artist Directory
    • Bakersville Galleries
    • Toe River Studio Tours
    • Penland School of Craft
  • Outdoor Activities
    • Gateway to Roan Mountain
    • Appalachian Trail
    • Blue Ridge Parkway
    • Water Activities
    • Cycling
    • Walking
  • Community Events
    • Community Calendar
  • Visitors
    • Accommodations
    • Dining
    • Services
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Blue Ridge Parkway

Drive the Mitchell County section of the Blue Ridge Parkway & walk some of its trails:
  • Crabtree Falls Trail at Milepost 339.5 is a two-mile hike featuring views of a 60-foot waterfall and also offers picnic and camping opportunities. 
  • Chestoa View Trail at Milepost 320.8 offers an easy .63 mile loop hike to a majestic view
Other destinations on & off the Parkway that are easy excursions from Bakersville are Mt Mitchell State Park (Milepost 349.9), the Linville Falls & Gorge (Milepost 316), and Grandfather Mountain (Milepost 305), which is also home to the Highland Games during the month of July.
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