Mount Jefferson State Natural Area

1481 Mt. Jefferson State Park Rd.
West Jefferson, NC 28694
United States

TRACK Trail Details
Mileage: 1.10 miles
Difficulty: Hard
Terrain: Other
Location Features
  • Restrooms
  • Picnic Tables
  • Shelter/Pavilion
  • Leashed Pets Allowed
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Animal Athletes

Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.

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Flower Power

Many flowers need help from pollinators to reproduce. On this adventure, uncover how flowers attract pollinators through different sizes, colors, and smells.

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Hikin' to Find Lichen

Do you know what a lichen is?! On this adventure, learn how lichen are created by algae and fungi coming together and how to identify the three types of lichen.

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Birds of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.

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Nature's Hide & Seek

There's new things to uncover in nature everyday! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and check off a few common things often overlooked in nature.

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Let's Explore: ecoEXPLORE!

Scientists need your help documenting species! On this adventure, learn how to become an ecoEXPLORER and share your nature observations with real scientists.

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Nature's Hide & Seek e-Adventure
Nature's Hide & Seek

Let's see what we can discover today! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and use this checklist to find common things often overlooked in nature.

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Animal Athletes e-Adventure
Animal Athletes

Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.

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Birds e-Adventure
Birds of the Southeast

Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.

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Hikin' to Find Lichen e-Adventure
Hikin' to Find Lichen

Do you kow what lichen is?! On this adventure, learn how lichen are created by algae and fungi coming together and how to identify the three types of lichen.

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Flower Power e-Adventure
Flower Power

Many flowers need help from pollinators to reproduce. On this adventure, uncover how flowers attract pollinators through different sizes, colors, and smells.

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