Moses H. Cone Overlook overview
Moses H. Cone Overlook
1. Scenic Views: The Moses H. Cone Overlook offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Visitors can take in the panoramic vistas while enjoying a picnic or taking a leisurely stroll.
2. Historical Significance: Named after Moses H. Cone, a textile entrepreneur who helped develop the area's tourism industry, the overlook is part of the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. The park includes a 13,000-square-foot mansion, carriage trails, and hiking trails.
3. Hiking Trails: The overlook is the starting point for several hiking trails that wind through the park. Some of the trails lead to the nearby Cone Manor, while others take visitors through the woods and along streams.
4. Wildlife Viewing: The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears, deer, and wild turkeys. Visitors may also spot birds like woodpeckers, warblers, and hawks.
5. Photography Opportunities: The overlook and surrounding area provide ample opportunities for photography enthusiasts to capture stunning shots of the mountains, valleys, and wildlife.
Overall, the Moses H. Cone Overlook is a must-visit location for anyone traveling to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Whether you're interested in history, hiking, wildlife, or simply enjoying a scenic view, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this beautiful location.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, campgrounds, fishing spots, and other landmarks so a quick visit can grow into a full day.
Parks
- Moses H Cone Memorial Park
- Bear Paw State Natural Area
- Julian Price Memorial Park
- Grandfather Mountain State Park
- Beech Creek Bog State Natural Area
- Tater Hill Plant Conservation Preserve
Campgrounds
- Old Johns River Road
- Price Park Campground
- Honey Bear Campground
- Goshen Creek
- Julian Price - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Julian Price
Fishing spots
Responsible visitation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site (BLM, NPS, state agency, or private owner) for access rules, permits, and seasonal closures before driving out.
- Stay on trail
- Many points of interest sit in fragile ecosystems. Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation and prevent erosion.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and give nesting birds and denning mammals plenty of space.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you. Remote sites often have no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, fossils, or artifacts. Federal law protects cultural and natural resources on public land.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Moses H. Cone Overlook as a favorite, set a weather threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Moses H. Cone Overlook
What is Moses H. Cone Overlook?
A point of interest in North-Carolina tracked by Snoflo -- typically a scenic landmark, named summit, monument, or viewpoint.
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no public feeds.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get there?
Tap Directions in the hero above for Google Maps driving directions, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the spot.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this POI, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other points of interest near here
Snoflo-tracked landmarks within driving distance of Moses H. Cone Overlook.