The Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 296.7

The Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 296.7 - Price Lake Overlook

One of the many parks and natural areas that the Blue Ridge Parkway meanders through is Julian Price Memorial Park near milepost 297. The 4,300-plus acre park offers hiking, fishing, canoeing, and camping among other outdoor activities.

The park is a result of a donation from the heirs of former Jefferson Standard Life executive Julian Price. Price had purchased this land as a recreation area for his employees. Price passed away in 1946 and his heirs donated the land to the National Park Service shortly thereafter. (1)

The Price Lake Trail:

One of the many trails within Julian Price Memorial Park is the 2.7 Price Lake Trail is a loop trail around Price Lake. The hike is rather easy and offers many amazing views of Price Lake. I hiked the trail in April 2008.

Kayaking on Price Lake is a popular activity.

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Navigation:

North - Mile 295.9 - Sims Pond Overlook
South - Mile 301.8 - Pilot Ridge Overlook

Sources:

(1) "Julian Price Memorial Park, Milepost 297.1" Virtual Blue Ridge. http://www.virtualblueridge.com/parkway-place/julian-price-memorial-park/ (August 21, 2016)

Links:

Price Lake Trail - Hike the Blue Ridge Parkway
Julian Price Memorial Park - Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
Julian Price Memorial Park, MP 297 - Blue Ridge Parkway Association
Julian Price Memorial Park - Visit NC

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