Top rated Nature preserves in Morganton, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Nature preserves in Morganton

Experience the best that Morganton has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 30 places from Nature preserve category.

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Mount Jefferson State Natural Area

State park

👍👍 We went up here Saturday night to see the sunset while we were still in town and it was a very beautiful overlook. We just stayed in the parking area, but there is also a trail you can hike to another overlook. We were impressed that you can even see Grandfather Mountain in the distance, which was c...

4.90 (672 reviews) (~75.53 km from centre)

Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍👍 Black Mountain/Montreat is a wonderful place to hike. The trails are well marked. The outdoor store in Black Mountain has great maps and was very helpful in making suggestions. We hiked to Gray Beard Falls. I recommend you wear good hiking shoes that are waterproof.

4.90 (61 reviews) (~56.39 km from centre)

Elk Knob

Hiking area

👍👍 Great hiking! We'll maintained trail to the summit. Mile markers every quarter mile. Beautiful woods and great views from the summit and at about the halfway point.

4.90 (47 reviews) (~64.71 km from centre)

Blue Wall Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 GPS will take you to a gate with a small parking area on the left. There is room for about 10 cars, but parking along the road is also an option. We had no issues with parking midday on a beautiful Saturday. The parking area has 24 hour surveillance signs but no restrooms or garbage cans. There is n...

4.90 (46 reviews) (~80.78 km from centre)

The North Carolina Arboretum

Arboretum

Arboretum in a forest with mountain views, gardens & a bonsai exhibit, plus hiking & biking paths.

4.80 (6.4K reviews) (~87.51 km from centre)

Grandfather Mountain

Nature preserve

Nature preserve with rugged peaks, alpine hiking trails, a nature museum & backcountry camping.

4.80 (5.8K reviews) (~41.01 km from centre)

Mile High Swinging Bridge

Tourist attraction

Built in 1952, this mile-high pedestrian bridge offers sweeping views of Grandfather Mountain.

4.80 (3.2K reviews) (~41.01 km from centre)

Latta Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

Latta Plantation Preserve's interpretive center, with native animals, a habitat garden & gift shop.

4.80 (1K reviews) (~82.71 km from centre)

Clarks Creek Park

Park

4.80 (339 reviews) (~90.54 km from centre)

Quest at Latta Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Super fun for birthday parties! I had my daughters 8th birthday party here and they had a blast! One of the staff members does an activity with them for an hour and then you have 2 hours to do your birthday party activities. We chose to play in the lobby area for half an hour and paint for half an h...

4.80 (36 reviews) (~82.66 km from centre)

McDowell Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas.

4.70 (2.7K reviews) (~93.65 km from centre)

Glendale Shoals Preserve & Waterfalls

Nature preserve

13-acre natural area on the site of a former mill, with trails, a dam, waterfall & a 1928 bridge.

4.70 (1K reviews) (~90.43 km from centre)

Florence Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

Natural area offering more than 5 miles of trails past creeks, waterfalls & a cabin ruin.

4.70 (221 reviews) (~65.7 km from centre)

Latta Nature Preserve Waterfront

Nature preserve

👍👍 Great place for hiking and kayaking. Trails are all very easy. Great scenery and lake views. Picnic and BBQ area for gatherings

4.70 (121 reviews) (~81.28 km from centre)

Seven Oaks Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Was my first time here at the beautiful park surrounded by lake. We had nice stroll with a hiking group. It is great place for running, biking and any outdoor enthusiasts. Lake view is beautiful. Would love to come back for some running or biking again. Not too far from Charlotte and Belmont downtow...

4.70 (63 reviews) (~85.79 km from centre)

Thomas McAlister Winget Park

Park

👍👍 Glad I got to play here for the day out to Charlotte! It was a quick fun course!

4.60 (633 reviews) (~92.12 km from centre)

Broad River Greenway

Park

👍👍 If you want peace and quiet... you can get it here anytime as long as school is in session. It gets crazy during the summer. Great place overall.

4.60 (528 reviews) (~60.5 km from centre)

Rural Hill Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

On 265 rolling acres, this Colonial-era farm boasts old schoolhouses, ruins & a family graveyard.

4.60 (506 reviews) (~78.42 km from centre)

Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

115-acre urban preserve featuring over 5 mi. of wooded trails, wetlands & a variety of wildlife.

4.60 (328 reviews) (~89.9 km from centre)

Clarks Creek Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 We love this preserve. There's plenty of walking trails easily accessible for all skill levels. It's a great place to run or just commune with nature. It's particularly spectacular at sundown. Hope to see you out there! I particularly love it early in the morning or at sundown.

4.60 (213 reviews) (~90.58 km from centre)

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Top rated Nature preserves in Morganton, United States