Bear's Paw, Seven Devils

Name: Bear's Paw
Address: Seven Devils, United States

#1 among attractions in Seven Devils

Mountain, Park, Relax in park

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Hanging Rock, also known as Bear's Paw, is a mountain in the North Carolina High Country, next to the town of Seven Devils. It is along the Avery and Watauga border. Its elevation reaches 5,203 feet. The mountain generates feeder streams for the Elk and Watauga rivers. ()

Elevation: 5203 ftProminence: 1080 ftCoordinates: 36°9'13"N, 81°49'27"W

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Seven Devils United States

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Day trips

Bear's Paw – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Land of Oz Theme Park, Linn Cove Viaduct, Julian Price Memorial Park, Mast General Store.

3.8 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Theme park
Land of Oz Theme Park, Banner Elk
98 min walk • Nestled atop Beech Mountain in North Carolina, the Land of Oz Theme Park invites visitors to step into a storybook world that has captured the imaginations of generations. This enchanting theme park, based on L. Frank Baum's beloved "The Wizard of Oz," offers a unique...
4.2 miS
Bridge
Linn Cove Viaduct, Thunder Ridge Wilderness
108 min walk • The Linn Cove Viaduct is a 1,243 feet long, concrete segmental bridge which snakes around Grandfather Mountain in western North Carolina.
5.3 miE
Trail, Lake, Park
Julian Price Memorial Park, Blowing Rock
135 min walk • Julian Price Memorial Park is a park of 4,200 acres at the foot of Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina, named in honor of Julian Price. It is at milepost 297 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and directly adjacent to the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park.
4.6 miNE
Shopping, Shop
Mast General Store, Valle Crucis
118 min walk • The Mast General Store is a general store located in Historic Valle Crucis, North Carolina. It is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places as one of the best remaining examples of the type. It is still the center of the community housing the post office and offering coffee for 5¢ on the honor system.
4 miS
36°5'45"N • 81°49'57"W
Grandfather Mountain, Boone
103 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Mountain, Park
4.7 miNE
36°12'33"N • 81°46'34"W
Alta Vista Gallery, Valle Crucis
120 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
1.8 miE
36°8'55"N • 81°47'32"W
Carlton Gallery, Banner Elk
47 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
3.3 miNE
Church
Valle Crucis Episcopal Mission, Valle Crucis
85 min walk • Valle Crucis Episcopal Mission, also known as Valle Crucis Conference Center, is a historic Episcopal mission church complex and national historic district located near Valle Crucis, Watauga County, North Carolina. The Gothic Revival style, gable-front stone Church of the Holy Cross was built about 1924.
3.9 miNW
Locality
Beech Mountain
100 min walk • During the winter months, Beech Mountain transforms into a winter wonderland, drawing skiers and snowboarders from near and far. The Beech Mountain Resort offers 17 slopes and trails, as well as a terrain park for those looking for some adrenaline-pumping fun.
4.6 miNE
Interesting neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Valle Crucis Historic District, Valle Crucis
118 min walk • Valle Crucis Historic District is a national historic district located at Valle Crucis, Watauga County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 50 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, and 7 contributing structures in the central business district and surrounding residential sections of Valle Crucis.
2.8 miW
Universities and schools
Lees–McRae College, Banner Elk
71 min walk • Lees–McRae College is a private college in Banner Elk, North Carolina affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. Lees–McRae College has the highest elevation of any American college or university east of the Mississippi River, at 3,720 feet above sea level.