ミッチェル郡の天然記念物・トップ4

On your way to Grassy Bald, you’ll pass through a natural rhododendron tunnel, one of the many found along the Appalachian Trail. It adds to the magic of the hike, especially when the branches are covered in pink blooms during spring and summer.

In late spring and early summer this trail has lovely wildflowers from wild blueberries, flame azaleas, to rhododendron. This trail is frequently windy and colder than lower elevations so it is good to wear layers on this trail even in summer.

Excellent hike on a full moon night. Bring a jacket since it is almost always windy up there. My photo in the highlights is on a full moon night.

Round Bald is a 5,826-foot bump along Grassy Ridge within the Roan Highlands. It's barely over a kilometer from the car, so it sees a lot of crowds and picture-enthusiasts. Once you continue your run towards Jane Bald and Grassy Ridge Bald, you'll get a lot more solitude.

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.

Round Bald is a 5,826-foot bump along Grassy Ridge within the Roan Highlands. It's barely over a kilometer from the car, so it sees a lot of crowds and picture-enthusiasts. If you push forward towards Jane Bald and Grassy Ridge Bald, you'll get a lot more solitude.

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.

North Cove Overlook is located at Milepost 327.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. At 2,815 feet, it isn't one of the highest overlooks on the parkway, but it still boasts views of nearly 20 different mountains. There are also views of a historic orchard, and you can read about the history on some informational signs.