The Adventure Collective 2017 WNC Adventure Guide | Page 15

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Perfect Weekend
Adventure Guide
Get Lost in the Wilson Creek Recreation
Area - The rugged Wilson Creek area encompasses
over 75 miles of trails and is part of the Grandfather
District of the Pisgah National Forest. This often confusing
area has miles and miles of trails for running, biking, hiking,
and horseback riding with solid fishing and kayaking options.
We highly recommend grabbing a map before tackling this
wilderness area. See Yancey Ridge Trail in the next column for
more info. on exploring WIlson Creek or grab our free app.
Take a Stroll on the Greenway - Boone’s
greenway trail skips from bank to bank along the
South Fork of the New River as it explores a green, summit-
surrounded valley. You can walk this great paved greenway
out and back for an almost 3.8-mile hike with a turn-around
at the Watauga Recreation Complex. If you just want to
relax bring a blanket and Frisbee and make camp in one of
the many wide open grassy fields. Directions from
Boone: Take Hwy. 321 South toward Blowing Rock. Take
left on Boone Heights Drive and follow to stoplight. Turn right
at State Farm Road and take the first left onto Hunting Lane.
Take the first left onto Complex Dr. The trail system begins at
the end of the parking lot.
Beacon Heights on