Sleeping Bear guidebook
Hiking
There’s several trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway close to us that we have been on. Blue Ridge Parkway Trail link - https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/hiking/
Mile Post
271.9 – Cascades Trail – Waterfalls/easy
296.4 – Boone Fork Trail – moderate/strenuous
305.2 - Beacon Heights Trail – short, moderate but great views
308.2 – Flat Rock – easy, but great views – can do this one the same trip as Beacon Heights
316.4 – Linville Falls – moderate, 3 levels to view the falls, can also go on the other side of the falls for another view. Worth the trip.
Moses Cone Trails – there are a lot of trails around the manor that go to an Apple Barn, Stables, Cone Cemetery, tower, around lakes, and carriage trails. You could easily spend a day here and stop for lunch in Blowing Rock.
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Blue Ridge Parkway Access
Blue Ridge Parkway AccessThere’s several trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway close to us that we have been on. Blue Ridge Parkway Trail link - https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/hiking/
Mile Post
271.9 – Cascades Trail – Waterfalls/easy
296.4 – Boone Fork Trail – moderate/strenuous
305.2 - Beacon Heights Trail – short, moderate but great views
308.2 – Flat Rock – easy, but great views – can do this one the same trip as Beacon Heights
316.4 – Linville Falls – moderate, 3 levels to view the falls, can also go on the other side of the falls for another view. Worth the trip.
Moses Cone Trails – there are a lot of trails around the manor that go to an Apple Barn, Stables, Cone Cemetery, tower, around lakes, and carriage trails. You could easily spend a day here and stop for lunch in Blowing Rock.
Grayson Highlands – wild horses and ponies certain times of the year. The Appalachian Trail runs through here. Great long-distance hiking and fabulous views. It’s a bit of a drive from us but well worth the trip. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/grayson-highlands
Grayson Highland Lane
Grayson Highland LaneGrayson Highlands – wild horses and ponies certain times of the year. The Appalachian Trail runs through here. Great long-distance hiking and fabulous views. It’s a bit of a drive from us but well worth the trip. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/grayson-highlands
Elk Knob State Park Summit Trail – 1.9 miles but moderate/strenuous, great views https://www.ncparks.gov/elk-knob-state-park/trails
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Elk Knob State Park
5564 Meat Camp RdElk Knob State Park Summit Trail – 1.9 miles but moderate/strenuous, great views https://www.ncparks.gov/elk-knob-state-park/trails
Linville Falls
Great place to hike
The Cone Manor
6570 Blue Ridge PkwyGreat hiking trails and interesting tour
Water Sports
Canoeing/Tubing/Kayaking/White Water Rafting/Alpine Coaster
If you have your own water sports equipment, you can enter the New River along Railroad Grade Road in several places and float back to the entrance of the neighborhood.
Outfitters:
Rivergirl Fishing in Todd – rent tubes, kayaks, bicycles, and fishing gear. Great outfitter just 11 miles from Fleetwood Falls. They will shuttle you up the river and you float back to Todd. http://www.rivergirlfishing.com/
Railroad Grade Road
Railroad Grade RoadCanoeing/Tubing/Kayaking/White Water Rafting/Alpine Coaster
If you have your own water sports equipment, you can enter the New River along Railroad Grade Road in several places and float back to the entrance of the neighborhood.
Outfitters:
Rivergirl Fishing in Todd – rent tubes, kayaks, bicycles, and fishing gear. Great outfitter just 11 miles from Fleetwood Falls. They will shuttle you up the river and you float back to Todd. http://www.rivergirlfishing.com/
Runs from Blowing Rock, through Boone, and right in front of our development. Fishing, tubing, kayaking, fun!
New River
Runs from Blowing Rock, through Boone, and right in front of our development. Fishing, tubing, kayaking, fun!
Whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, mountain biking and caving.
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Wahoo's Adventures New River Outpost
3380 Big Hill Rd
Whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, mountain biking and caving.
Whitewater rafting, tubing, kayaking, hiking and caving.
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High Mountain Expeditions
1380 NC-105Whitewater rafting, tubing, kayaking, hiking and caving.
Great outfitter for tubing, kayaking or biking along and on the New River.
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RiverGirl Fishing Co.
4041 Todd Railroad Grade RdGreat outfitter for tubing, kayaking or biking along and on the New River.
Sightseeing
Grandfather Mountain State Park
Spectacular views and great hiking
Great views, places for picnics and hiking
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Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
1481 Mt Jefferson RdGreat views, places for picnics and hiking
Ashe County Cheese
106 E Main StLinn Cove Viaduct
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyAlong the Blueridge Parkway - breathtaking views.
The Blowing Rock
432 The Rock RdSpectacular views
Private Community Lake
Our association's private lake is available to the guests. Fishing - catch and release, swimming, BBQ, picnics.
Fleetwood Falls Lake
Our association's private lake is available to the guests. Fishing - catch and release, swimming, BBQ, picnics.
Neighborhoods
Boone
Blowing Rock
High Country upscale little town.
West Jefferson
Super cool little country town
Banner Elk
quaint town with shopping and restaurants
Skiing
940 Ski Mountain Rd
940 Ski Mountain RoadAppalachian Ski is about 35-40 minutes
https://www.appskimtn.com/m
About 35 minutes https://hawksnesttubing.com/
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland DrAbout 35 minutes https://hawksnesttubing.com/
Sugar Mountain
About 45-50 minutes to the top ski mountain
Beech Mountain
About 65 minutes from the cabin to great skiing
Theme Park
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster – North Carolina’s first alpine roller coaster, providing thrilling outdoor adventure in Banner Elk - Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster | Banner Elk NC
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Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyWilderness Run Alpine Coaster – North Carolina’s first alpine roller coaster, providing thrilling outdoor adventure in Banner Elk - Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster | Banner Elk NC
300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnWild west theme park - https://tweetsie.com/