Hikes in Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
Summit and Rhododendron Trail Loop
1.5mi, Moderate
- Climbing: Few Hills
- Tread Condition: Few Hills
This mountaintop self-guiding nature trail is a gem in North Carolina's northwest corner. You'll see virgin Northern Red Oak forests at an elevation near 5000', as you stroll through an understory of Catawba rhododendron, which put on a showy display during June. And at one of the most spectacular of several cliff-top views, you'll find a heath bald with rare plant species - as well as a displaced Aspen forest!
