Hiking
Surrounded by the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North
Carolina, Silver Creek development in Ashe County boasts
picturesque landscapes and unforgettable locations that provide
endless opportunities for fun in the outdoors. Here one can
hike, rock climb or mountain bike down one the numerous NC
hiking trails throughout the Blue Ridge Parkway and other parts
of Ashe County. On this page we’ve provided some of the more
commonly known hiking areas in and around our community in Ashe
County.
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Blue Ridge Parkway is home to the most widely known hiking areas
in Ashe County many of which have great picnic areas located
along the hike providing a great spot to enjoy lunch. Beginners
should try the Jumpingoff Rocks trail, and hikers looking for an
adventure should inquire about the hiking around the Devil’s
Stairs, which is reportedly haunted by the spirits of
construction workers that died long ago.
Ashe County is home to two state park areas, Mount Jefferson
State Park and the New River State Park. Mount Jefferson park is
an excellent place to start hiking as there are a variety of
trails to suit any level of hiker. Mount Jefferson is part of a
region known as Three Top Mountain, which is an area known for
its abundance of hiking trails. Here one can hike atop Mount
Jefferson via the Summit Trail, or see some breathtaking scenery
and flowers via the Rhododendron Trail.
Other parts of the Three Top Mountain chain include, Bluff
Mountain and Paddy Mountain. Bluff Mountain is a naturalist’s
dream as it is managed by The Nature Conservancy and full of
native wildlife and plant life. Bird watching is a popular activity
atop Bluff Mountain, so be sure to bring your binoculars if you
choose to hike around Bluff Mountain in Ashe County. Nearby,
Paddy Mountain sits at an elevation of 4,331 feet above sea
level and offers some phenomenal views of the surrounding
Southern Appalachian mountains. Here the views span for miles
and miles and hikers regularly report seeing black bears and
bobcats!
Come to Silver Creek in Ashe County NC. Located near the ancient
New River’s waters, deep in the heart of the Blue Ridge
Mountains of North Carolina, Ashe County is a region of
unsurpassed beauty, filled with friendly people and wonderful
things to see and do. Browse through the Ashe County NC land for
sale and you’ll find well-planned North Carolina mountain lots
for sale on untouched lands! Contact us today.
Mount Jefferson State
Park
P.O. Box 48
Jefferson, NC 28640
336-246-9653 |
New River State Park
P.O. Box 48
Jefferson, NC 28640
336-982-2587 |
Please contact Blowing Rock Realty at 800-255-9861. |
