Green Knob Overlook — Attraction in Old Fort

Dawned on me I didn't review this correctly. There's a trail to a watch tower above the overlook. It's not posted very good but if you face the road from the parking area head to the right and down the road a little way from the parking area you can see the path to the tower hidden up the hill. About a mile round trip from the parking area. I'm a fat guy and was able to do it but it's what I would call a strenuous hike. Tower is closed and other than saying I was there there isn't much to see with the...

It's the backside of the mountain (facing east) so you're catching a different view of the sunset. Craggy Gardens is a few miles south and it's usually packed at sunset - which is beautiful. This side only had two other people stop for a few minutes. Great to take a picnic and be less crowded. I would bet sunrise would be amazing here. So many levels...

Beautiful view of the mountains. There are several spots to park and view the mountains along the way up to the Mount Mitchell lookout. I recommend stopping at all of them since each offers a different view. Beautiful during the fall as the leaves begin to change colors. Bring a jacket during the fall. The higher you get the colder it gets, and...