Outdoor Adventures & Things to Do in Boone, NC

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Outdoor adventures in Boone are waiting! RootsRated’s local experts explore the very best destinations for hiking, trail running, cycling, mountain biking, climbing, paddling and more. Whether you are searching for a quick outing or a multi-day adventure, RootsRated has an insider’s look at the top trails and destinations Boone has to offer.

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48 Hours in Blowing Rock: A weekend of adventure in a Carolina mountain town

by Ann Gibson

This small mountain town in North Carolina is filled with outdoor adventures.
48 Hours of Adventure: How to Have a Multi-Sport Weekend in the North Carolina High Country

by Malee Baker Oot

North Carolina's High County harbors some of the state’s most cherished natural wonders. Filled with scenic vistas and charming small towns, this mountainous section of the state offers an idyllic weekend escape.
Visiting Damascus, Virginia? Bring your Mountain Bike!

by Jeff Bartlett

Long overshadowed by the Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper, the Iron Mountain Trail is begging to be ridden.
The Boone Fork Trail

by Melina Coogan

The Boone Fork Trail is one of the crown jewels of the High Country, leading through rhododendron tunnels alongside crystal clear streams.
Elk Knob State Park

by Melina Coogan

Elk Knob is not only North Carolina's newest state park, but it's been a longtime favorite hiking destination for Boone locals for years.