Folk Art Ctr. to Visitor Ctr. and Back, 5.5 mi. 700 ft. Elev. Gain
A 5.5-mile out-and-back on the cleared Mountain-to-Sea Trail between the Folk Art Center and the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitors Center, with about 700 feet of rolling elevation gain. Moderately challenging for newer hikers, plus a quick stop to say hello to a couple of friendly horses.
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