Rich Mountain (Watauga County, North Carolina)
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Rich Mountain is a mountain located in the North Carolina
High Country
, northwest of the town of Boone
. Its elevation reaches 4741 feet (1,445 m).
The mountain is sometimes confused with Howard Knob
, which is to its immediate east; sharing the same ridge to the west is Snakeden Mountain. Its summit can be reached by taking Fire Tower Road; depending on vegetation, visitors can get clear views of Boone and the surrounding areas.
The mountain generates several feeder streams to the South Fork New River
(via Doe Fork) and the Watauga River
(via Laurel Fork).
, near Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
. Its elevation reaches 4199 feet (1,280 m). Because it's within' both the Pisgah National Forest
and Blue Ridge Parkway
it is protected by development. From 1922-1985, Camp Yonahlossee (Cherokee for "Trail of the Bear") was located at the western side of the mountain, it was one of the oldest all girls camp in North Carolina; today it is a resort and club.
The mountain generates several feeder streams to the South Fork New River
(via Winkler Creek) and the Watauga River
(via Cannon Branch).
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
High Country
Western North Carolina
Western North Carolina is the region of North Carolina which includes the Appalachian Mountains, thus it is often known geographically as the state's Mountain Region. It is sometimes included with upstate South Carolina as the "Western Carolinas", which is also counted as a single media market...
, northwest of the town of Boone
Boone, North Carolina
Boone is a town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, United States. Boone's population was reported as 17,122, as of 2010...
. Its elevation reaches 4741 feet (1,445 m).
The mountain is sometimes confused with Howard Knob
Howard Knob
Howard Knob is a mountain in the North Carolina High Country, located in the town of Boone. According to the US Geological Survey, the mountain's proper name is Howard Knob, but it is known to locals and tourists as Howard's Knob. Howard Knob and the surrounding area are part of the Appalachian...
, which is to its immediate east; sharing the same ridge to the west is Snakeden Mountain. Its summit can be reached by taking Fire Tower Road; depending on vegetation, visitors can get clear views of Boone and the surrounding areas.
The mountain generates several feeder streams to the South Fork New River
South Fork New River
The South Fork New River is a river in the U.S. state of North Carolina.It stretches from its headwaters at a spring near Blowing Rock and the Eastern Continental Divide and meanders northward along the northwestern face of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the eastern and central portions of...
(via Doe Fork) and the Watauga River
Watauga River
The Watauga River is a large stream of western North Carolina and East Tennessee. It is 60 miles long with its headwaters on the slopes of Grandfather Mountain and Peak Mountain in Watauga County, North Carolina.-Hydrography:...
(via Laurel Fork).
Rich Mountain #2
A second Rich Mountain is also located south of BooneBoone, North Carolina
Boone is a town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, United States. Boone's population was reported as 17,122, as of 2010...
, near Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Park is a country estate in honor of Moses H. Cone in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. It is on the Blue Ridge Parkway between mileposts 292 and 295 with access at Milepost 294. Most locals call it Cone Park. The park is run by the National Park Service and is open to the...
. Its elevation reaches 4199 feet (1,280 m). Because it's within' both the Pisgah National Forest
Pisgah National Forest
Pisgah National Forest is a National Forest in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. It is administered by the United States Forest Service, part of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Pisgah National Forest is completely contained within the state of North Carolina...
and Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. It runs for 469 miles , mostly along the famous Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains...
it is protected by development. From 1922-1985, Camp Yonahlossee (Cherokee for "Trail of the Bear") was located at the western side of the mountain, it was one of the oldest all girls camp in North Carolina; today it is a resort and club.
The mountain generates several feeder streams to the South Fork New River
South Fork New River
The South Fork New River is a river in the U.S. state of North Carolina.It stretches from its headwaters at a spring near Blowing Rock and the Eastern Continental Divide and meanders northward along the northwestern face of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the eastern and central portions of...
(via Winkler Creek) and the Watauga River
Watauga River
The Watauga River is a large stream of western North Carolina and East Tennessee. It is 60 miles long with its headwaters on the slopes of Grandfather Mountain and Peak Mountain in Watauga County, North Carolina.-Hydrography:...
(via Cannon Branch).