The Top 14 Natural Monuments in Avery County
Avery County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 14
beautiful natural monuments in Avery County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Avery County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 12, 2025
MacRae Peak, one of the three highest summits on Grandfather Mountain, standing at 5,846 feet. Despite being the lowest of the trio, it is notably bold with a large, steep, …
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This lookout point is just a short hike from the Blue Ridge Parkway but oh my, the views! Getting to the very summit of the lookout point requires scaling a large boulder; there are fixed cables to make it easier.
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Beacon Heights is a 4,355-foot, peak and open rock overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is down a short spur trail, which is well-worth the detour; you get sweeping, unobstructed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding area.
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At an elevation of 6,189 feet, Grassy Ridge Bald serves as the center of Grassy Ridge. The ridge features over 1,000 acres of exposed grassy ridges and balds, with panoramic views of the Roan Highlands and the clouds.
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Formerly known as Big Falls, Elk River Falls is a fifty foot tall waterfall with a pool of water big enough to swim in at the bottom. There is plenty …
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The overlook at the cliffs on Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail is easily accessible and offers great views of the Lost Cove Wilderness Study Area. There are steep drop-offs at …
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At Milepost 308.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway is the trailhead for a hidden gem in the Linville area. The trail to Flat Rock is short, shaded, and has an …
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The Lost Cove Cliffs Overlook is a special place on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located at Milepost 310, these cliffs can be seen, covered in trees. The term "lost coves" …
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The Yonahlossee Overlook is located at Milepost 303.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and is one of the most frequented stop on the roadside in this area. The overlook, itself, …
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