Flat Top Lookout Tower

Category: Scenic spot

Address: The Flat Top Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

JT Gray

Aug 5, 2022

As others have said, park at Cone Manor. 2.5 mile hike to the tower. A beautiful workout. There was a swarm of flies at the top of the tower to congratulate me.

Andrea Sparks

Jul 28, 2022

Nice trail, we started later in the day so we missed most of the crowds. This is a busy trail and because it is all gravel it make it easy for everyone. First we passed some pastures with cows then a shaded tree section. Then came the cemetery and huge fields of blooms flowers. The final section is steep, shaded and has several switchbacks before finally coming to a fire tower. The tower is about 4 stories with long range views of Grandfather mountain and much more! Take a lunch enjoy the lookouts on the way back down and keep an eye out for the wildlife.

Sizemore RC

Jul 15, 2022

Lost my black Oakley sunglasses Thursday if anyone finds them under the tower

Pat Ashley

Jun 30, 2022

Great hike. Beautifully maintained wide road to the top. Add others have said, think carefully about taking impulsive humans or dogs up there tower. Tower is an easy climb.

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Questions & Answers

Is this owned by the National Park Service, National Forest Service, or state, or private?

Tyler D | Oct 2, 2021
D B | Oct 2, 2021

It’s a state park

Where is the trail head? My google maps took me to a private house and driveway:( I'm lost

Jamie Martell | Oct 2, 2020
Jamison Latta | Oct 2, 2020

Park at Moses H. Cone Manor house off the blue ridge parkway. Walk towards the bathrooms/ barn and under the parkway. After you go under the parkway through the tunnel don't turn left. Instead, keep going straight. There are signs and a map near the manor house if you still need help.

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