At a glance
#4 of 13 Hiking areas in CantonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.74
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Frying Pan lookout tower trail head?
- Frying Pan lookout tower trail head is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 24 reviews.
- How does Frying Pan lookout tower trail head rank in Canton?
- Frying Pan lookout tower trail head is #4 of 13 Hiking areas in Canton by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Frying Pan lookout tower trail head located?
- 408 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Canton, NC 28716 — 7.9 km from the center of Canton.
The trail is very well maintained to the tower. The views from the tower are very impressive and breathtaking. Recommended for all ages. The parking area is just off the Blue Ridge Parkway and can be very crowded on busy weekends.
Beautiful spot to catch a sunset!
Hike is up a paved road that is less than a mile long.
Be prepared, it can get very windy and cool up there.
Hike is up a paved road that is less than a mile long.
Be prepared, it can get very windy and cool up there.
A short hike and a gentle elevation gain. The gravel road has tons of wild flowers, making for a nice hike. The tower is worth the climb, if you are brave enough. Parking is minimal, but assuming it isn't packed you should be ok. Not much room on the stairs, so if there are several groups you are gonna likely want to wait at the bottom. Beautiful view from the top.
It was actually an easy hike. All gravel and just a small incline
I brought my 3 yr old and she had fun
I brought my 3 yr old and she had fun
Great little trail for beginners like us. Little over a mile up and back. Has some good viewing at the top. If you can walk the stairs and not be afraid of heights, the firetower has amazing views.
The Downside is the cell tower and national weather service equipment that is stationed there as well
The Downside is the cell tower and national weather service equipment that is stationed there as well
Great short hike. It’s an in and back Trail 1.5 miles in total. The 0.75 miles to the tower is a steady incline the entire way. It has a wide gravel path. Well worth the effort 👍🏻👍🏻
Fairly small parking area. The wide gravel trail to the top is well kept, but the climb is unrelenting. If you don't hike often, you will be out of breath at the top.
Absolutely fabulous views in every direction from the tower stairs, which are freely accessible and appear to be in pretty good condition. The high railings and fairly generously sized landings are reassuring, especially as the tower sways during high winds.
The top deck containing the lookout's cabin appears to be locked up tight. There is a small opening at the top of the stairs where someone has bent back the grate, but I decided not to crawl through there today. Maybe next time.
Absolutely fabulous views in every direction from the tower stairs, which are freely accessible and appear to be in pretty good condition. The high railings and fairly generously sized landings are reassuring, especially as the tower sways during high winds.
The top deck containing the lookout's cabin appears to be locked up tight. There is a small opening at the top of the stairs where someone has bent back the grate, but I decided not to crawl through there today. Maybe next time.
Well kept trail that has packed gravel up to the fire tower which unfortunately the top of the tower was locked but you can still climb it
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