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      Mount Jefferson State Natural Area is a 1,188-acre (4.81 km2) North Carolina state park in Ashe County, North Carolina in the United States. Located near Jefferson, North Carolina, it includes the peak of Mount Jefferson, named for Thomas Jefferson and his father Peter, who owned land nearby and surveyed the North Carolina-Virginia border in 1749. In 1974, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.


      History


      In 1939 the Works Progress Administration created a road enabling widespread access to Mount Jefferson, which at the time had no official name and was primarily referenced to as Panther Mountain, likely due to a local legend of a panther once eating a child there. Local citizens donated land and money in efforts to attain state park status for the local park, which required the park to have a minimum of 400 acres (1.6 km2). By 1956, their efforts yielded a 300-acre (1.2 km2) donation and raised enough funds to buy an additional 164 acres (0.7 km2) for the park. As a result, Mount Jefferson received its official name and became a state park in October 1956.


      Tourist information


      The park has one main road that leads to the peak of Mount Jefferson. On the way up are three overlooks; the Sunset Overlook, the Sunrise Overlook, and the Jefferson Overlook, as well as five hiking trails and a picnic shelter at the top. From the picnic shelter begins the Summit Trail, a 0.3 miles (0.48 km) that leads to the 1.1 miles (1.8 km) Rhodedendron Trail loop. At the end of the loop lies a short trail to the scenic Luther Rock, as well as the entrances to the 0.75 miles (1.21 km) Lost Province Trail loop. The mountain itself rises to more than 1,600 feet (490 m) above the surrounding landscape and provides a bird's-eye view of both Jefferson and West Jefferson. Park hours are limited by inclement weather, but otherwise open every day until sunset during the year with the exception of Christmas Day. The 2 miles (3.2 km), one-way Mountain Ridge Trail, which ascends to the peak of the mountain and through each overlook, may be accessed at the first park gate across from the park office during inclement weather, though caution is advised.


      Nearby state parks


      The following state parks are within 30 miles (48 km) of Mount Jefferson State Natural Area:

      Elk Knob State Park
      Grandfather Mountain State Park
      Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia
      New River State Park
      Rendezvous Mountain State Park
      Stone Mountain State Park


      See also


      Mount Jefferson
      Jefferson, North Carolina


      References




      External links


      Official website

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    Mount Jefferson State Natural Area - North Carolina State Parks

    Located in Ashe County 25 miles northeast of Boone, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area surrounds a natural landmark that offers vistas as far as Tennessee from its overlooks and …

    Mount Jefferson State Natural Area | NC State Parks

    3 days ago · Mount Jefferson State Natural Area. Location: Ashe County, 26 miles northeast of Boone. You can find: Luther Rock and over 700 species of plants. ... 1481 Mount Jefferson …

    Mount Jefferson: Trails | NC State Parks - North Carolina State …

    Contact Mount Jefferson State Natural Area. mount.jefferson@ncparks.gov. Park Office. 336-246-9653

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    Contact Mount Jefferson State Natural Area. mount.jefferson@ncparks.gov. Park Office. 336-246-9653

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    Contact Mount Jefferson State Natural Area. mount.jefferson@ncparks.gov. Park Office. 336-246-9653

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    State Parks Director Brian Strong provides additional information on post-Helene rescue and recovery efforts and the status of western state parks.

    Mount Jefferson: General Information | NC State Parks

    Contact Mount Jefferson State Natural Area. mount.jefferson@ncparks.gov. Park Office. 336-246-9653

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    Located in the northwestern region of the state in Ashe County, Mount Jefferson is just 4 miles outside of the town of Jefferson. Located 26 miles northeast of Boone and 32 miles northwest …

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    Temporary and seasonal jobs are available at most state parks and recreation areas, with varying durations of employment to include more opportunities during our peak season. A variety of …

    Mount Jefferson: About the Park | NC State Parks

    Mount Jefferson State Natural Area has reopened. All trails are open. The park office is closed until further notice.