Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, Jefferson, North Carolina - U.S. National Natural Landmarks on Waymarking.com

North Carolina scenic state park offers hiking, birdwatching, wildlife, a wide variety of trees and rare plant life.

Mount Jefferson rises abruptly to more than 1,600 feet above the surrounding landscape, serving as a landmark for area motorists. Acquaint yourself with this mighty peak by viewing it first from the Mount Jefferson Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Rising as a long, forested prominence, its dark color is conspicuous among neighboring peaks on the Ashe plateau.

Though the mountain is magnificent from a distance, Mount Jefferson is best appreciated up close. On a clear day, you can see for miles from its peak. A great part of Ashe County spreads out below; fields, farms, forests and mountains mingle in kaleidoscopic patterns. On the horizon, the Blue Ridge Mountains form a striking backdrop.

Yet what looms in the distance is no more spectacular than what is right before your eyes, for the forests of Mount Jefferson are a botanical paradise. The interesting and unusual plant life of the park rendered it worthy of designation as a national natural landmark.

Information from:http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/moje/main.php

Predominate Feature: Mount Jefferson Parking/Access Location: N 36° 24.088 W 081° 28.196 Ownership: State Terrain Rating: Landmark's Website: [Web Link] Admission Charged: Not Listed

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