High Country Regional Trail Plan
Existing Regional Trails Proposed Regional Trails* Existing Local Trails
Municipality
County Boundary Elevation
Avery, Ashe, Alleghany, Watauga, Wilkes, Mitchell, & Yancey Counties
High : 6672 ft
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Ronda
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Blowing Rock
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
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Wilkesboro
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This brochure was designed by the High Country Council of Governments. The map is for reference purposes only and is not intended for survey or legal purposes. The map shows general trail locations and connections, not exact alignments. The creation and production of this brochure was funded by the North Carolina State Trail Program. It was produced in October 2008.
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1. Callaway Mountain Trail 2. Bowlens Creek 3. Flattop Mountain Connector
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Prop osed L ocal Trail Names:
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Lansing
* Proposed Regional Trails are labeled by trail name
14. 15. 16. 17.
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Low : 1761 ft
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Blue Ridge Parkway Major Roads Abandoned Railroads Railroads Hydrology
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Proposed Local Trails
Public Lands
5
10
15
Miles 20