NC Arbor Day Tree ID Hike
- Dates: March 20, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Presented By: Grandfather Mountain State Park
- Location: Grandfather Mountain State Park
- Address: GPS: 36.1200, -81.7813, Suite 6, Seven Devils, NC 28604
- Price: Free
In honor of NC Arbor Day, join a ranger at Boone Fork Parking Area (milepost 299.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway; GPS: 36.1200, -81.7813) for a tree ID hike along the Upper Boone Fork Trail. Learn how to ID some common tree and shrub species of the high country based on leaves, buds, and bark.
This 1.5 mile easy hike does have some tree roots and rocks to walk over, so please wear appropriate hiking shoes and dress for the weather.
There are no bathrooms at Boone Fork Parking Area.