Julian Price Park

Driving directions to Julian Price Park hiking trails:

From Footsloggers in Boone, follow HWY 321 South toward Blowing Rock. Before Blowing Rock, the Blue Ridge Parkway passes over HWY 321. Take the BRP South and drive about 10-15 minutes (depending on traffic) till you see signs for Julian Price Park picnic area on the right.

There is a 4.9 mile loop that is accessed across the bridge behind the public restrooms at the picnic area. The loop is for the most part easy terrain, with a few short moderate ups and downs. The neat characteristic about this loop trail (named the Boone Fork Trail), is that it takes you along a creek with swimming holes, as well as along a hilly prairie with decent views and exposure. Not many trails in the area offer both conveniences in a short distance of hiking. The Boone Fork Trail can be run in less than an hour, or allow 1.5-2.5 hours if you take your time and play along the way.

Just past the picnic area entrance (about a quarter mile) is the car camping area. Camping areas are all designated and there is a fee per night for each site. Between the picnic area and the camping area is Price Lake , where you can rent canoes. There is a loop trail around Price Lake (about 2.5 miles) that is all easy terrain. One should allow 1-1.5 hours for this loop hike.

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