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This overlook is just before a high bridge crossing Sim’s Creek. There is a trailhead for the Green Knob Trail at this overlook.

Sims Creek

Sims Pond is the first stop after you enter Julian Price Memorial Park. This pond is stocked by North Carolina Hatcheries, so it is a great spot to stop and enjoy a bit of trout fishing.

Sims Pond Overlook

Price Lake

The Cold Prong Loop Trail is a 0.3-mile easy loop that travels through a meadow filled with wild strawberries during the summer. The trail also provides access to the Tanawha Trail.

Cold Prong Overlook

Overgrowth at this overlook has obscured the view of Calloway Peak. However, a trailhead at the overlook leads down to Boone Fork Creek. Continue south along the creek to reach the bridge just beyond Boone Fork Creek Overlook at Milepost 300.0.

View of Calloway Peak

The Boone Fork Parking area is a primary access point to the Tanawha Trail at the foot of Grandfather Mountain. The Tanawha Trail intersects the Daniel Boone Scout Trail (0.7mi) and the Grandfather Trail (0.5mi) where hiking permits are required. For your safety and the protection of the fragile mountain side, stay on the established trail. Immediately past this parking area is a bridge that crosses the Boone Fork Creek. This creek is carries some of the clearest and purest waters as it originates from the top of Grandfather Mountain.

Boone Fork Parking Area

During the winter you can get excellent views of Green Mountain below. 

Green Mountain Overlook

Pilot Ridge Overlook

Excellent long range views of the valley formed from Wilson Creek. Wilson Creek is one of the streams originating on Grandfather Mountain.

View of Wilson Creek Valley

Excellent views of Grandfather Mountain. Also has a access point to the Tanawha Trail.

Boulder Field Overlook

This overlook provides access to Rough Ridge, one of the most popular hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway. A short hike along the Tanawha Trail leads to rocky outcrops offering breathtaking views of Grandfather Mountain, the Linn Cove Viaduct, and the surrounding mountains. Hikers are encouraged to stay on designated trails to protect the area's fragile ecosystem.

Rough Ridge Overlook

One of the most popular pull offs used to get better views from the Linn Cove Viaduct

All Overlooks