Hiking Trail in Watauga, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Green Knob Trail

Hiking Trail

Blowing Rock, NC

Green Knob Trail has two access points along the Blue Ridge Parkway, including the larger parking lot at Sims Pond Overlook.

  • Hikers seeking access from Sims Pond Overlook
  • Visitors combining trail hiking with trout fishing at Sims Pond
  • Hikers using the larger Sims Pond Overlook parking area

Calloway Peak Hike

Hiking Trail

Blowing Rock, NC

Grandfather Mountain State Park offers 13 miles of mountain hiking and backpacking-only camping with no day-use access fee.

  • mountain hiking
  • backpacking tent camping
  • group backpacking trips

Trout Lake

Hiking Trail

Blowing Rock, NC

Elk River

Hiking Trail

Banner Elk, NC

Blue Ridge Trail Works, Inc.

Hiking Trail

Boone, NC

Blue Ridge Trail Works builds 3–14-foot sustainable natural-surface trails and bridges across western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

  • New natural-surface trail construction
  • Trail projects on steep, rocky, wet, or clay terrain
  • Wetland and stream crossings requiring bridges or boardwalks

MST

Hiking Trail

NC

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FAQ

Which Watauga-area hike is best for challenging terrain?

Calloway Peak Hike is suited to steep mountain trails with cliffs, cables, and ladders. It is not a good fit for visitors needing paved or easy recreational paths.

Is day-use access free at Calloway Peak Hike?

The associated Grandfather Mountain State Park has no day-use access fee. Backpacking is limited to designated tent and group tent sites.

Do I need a license to fish at Sims Pond?

Yes. Sims Pond is stocked with trout, and fishing requires a proper North Carolina fishing license.

Where can I park for Green Knob Trail?

Green Knob Trail has access from Sims Pond Overlook and Sims Creek Overlook. Sims Pond Overlook provides the larger parking lot for trail users.