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Green Knob Lookout Tower - Blue Ridge Parkway, NC

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Channel: Zachary Robbins · 2018 · Travel & Events

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The NC High Peaks Association rarely opens the Green Knob lookout tower cab, and I always seem to miss it. Except on April 14. Since the tower was only open from 8-12, I decided to drive up to the Green Knob Overlook and skip the longer hikes. Thanks to the association, the trail from the parkway is in great shape and easy to spot. Years ago when I hiked from the south the trail was completely obscured by branches. Unfortunately the combination of clouds and gnarly wind made it difficult to take good pictures with my phone. It was still nice seeing the top of the tower. It is in fantastic shape, and is kind of a shame that it remains closed year-round. I stopped by the north view from the trail, and also checked out the water access trail for the first time. There is a large, cement block with a faucet tap, but nothing came out. It is likely that years of rust, cement collapse, and clogging has made the spring box useless. I also included clips from the Mt. Mitchell Overlook and Black Mountains Overlook taken on the way to my next hike.

Hike was 1.4 miles with 787 feet elevation gain in 45 minutes.

Hike location
https://goo.gl/maps/kWb1xU2Nmsw

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