The Unique Hike In North Carolina That Leads You To Plane Wreckage From 1978
Last month, we wrote about a Blue Ridge Parkway hike that leads to the wreckage of a plane crash from 1983, and then asked for information about other plane crashes in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Thanks to readers, we’re covering another crashed plane you can hike to from the Parkway, although this hike is a bit more challenging.
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Apparently, there is more than one way to get there, but we're following our favorite trail app (alltrails.com) and beginning at the Boone Fork pullover (milepost 296.5) on the Blue Ridge Parkway. From here, you'll start out on the Tanawha trail and take a couple of turns before hitting the Daniel Boone Scout Trail.
The looped Daniel Boone Scout Trail is more than six miles long and has an elevation change of 2,227 feet. In other words, you're in for an uphill haul.
Surprisingly, the wreckage is still in good condition, given the time that has passed — and the harsh winter conditions this region experiences each year.
To get to the Daniel Boone Scout Trail, park at the Boone Fork lot (Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 296.5) and take the trailhead for Tanawha Trail. Due to technical maneuvers required along this hike, this trail is rated as difficult. Also, if you're planning to continue your hike to Calloway Peak, you may need a permit, since it's part of Grandfather Mountain.
Have you hiked to either of these two plane crash sites to view the wreckage yet? You’ll want to get a move on before the snow and ice hit the mountains of North Carolina!.
For another amazing hike in the Tar Heel State, head up to this incredible fire tower for unsurpassed 360-degrees views!
Robin Jarvis is a travel and entertainment writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She spent more than two decades living on the coast in South Carolina and currently lives in the mountains of North Carolina - although she still makes it back to see family in South Carolina quite often. When she's not working, she loves to hike, kayak, and check out new adventures. Get in touch at [email protected]
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