Mount Jefferson rises abruptly to more than 1,600 feet above the surrounding landscape, serving as a landmark for area motorists. Acquaint yourself with this mighty peak by viewing it first from the Mount Jefferson Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Rising as a long, forested prominence, its dark color is conspicuous among neighboring peaks on the Ashe plateau.
Acquaint yourself with this mighty peak by viewing it first from the Mount Jefferson Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Rising as a long, forested prominence, its dark color is conspicuous among neighboring peaks on the Ashe plateau. The TRACK trail is a 1.1-mile moderately strenuous loop. Please keep children away from edges when approaching the Luther Rock portion of the trail.
Location Details
Adventures for Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
Flower Power
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Animal Athletes
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Birds of the Blue Ridge Mountains
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Hikin' to Find Lichen
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Nature's Hide & Seek
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Let's Explore - ecoEXPLORE
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Longitude: -81.462228900000
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area is in Ashe County on the US 221 Bypass between the towns of Jefferson and West Jefferson. Traveling west on I-40 from Greensboro, or from I-77, take US 421 west past the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turn right on US 221 and travel north. After crossing the intersection with NC 163, follow the signs to the park by turning right on S.R. 1152, which leads into the park.
Traveling east on I-40 from Asheville, take US 221 north through Boone. After crossing the intersection with NC 163, follow the signs to the park by turning right on S.R. 1152, which leads into the park.
Partners
This TRACK Trail was made possible through a partnership formed with North Carolina State Parks, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, and with funding provided by the BlueCross and BlueShield of North Carolina Foundation.
