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The Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile 296.7 - Price Lake Overlook

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One of the many parks and natural areas that the Blue Ridge Parkway meanders through is Julian Price Memorial Park near milepost 297.  The 4,300-plus acre park offers hiking, fishing, canoeing, and camping among other outdoor activities.

The park is a result of a donation from the heirs of former Jefferson Standard Life executive Julian Price.  Price had purchased this land as a recreation area for his employees.  Price passed away in 1946 and his heirs donated the land to the National Park Service shortly thereafter. (1)

The Price Lake Trail:


One of the many trails within Julian Price Memorial Park is the 2.7 Price Lake Trail is a loop trail around Price Lake.  The hike is rather easy and offers many amazing views of Price Lake.  I hiked the trail in April 2008.

Kayaking on Price Lake is a popular activity.



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