Near Blue Point Overlook
Lake Rhodhiss with Table Rock in the distance
Near Blue Point Overlook
Grand opening (ribbon cutting) ceremonies for the Valdese Lakeside Park took place here

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Blue Point Overlook

4.5 (2 Ratings)
Also known as Meditation Point, this trail offers great views.
0.1
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
LakeViews
Access Issues
Open dawn to dusk. No motorized vehicles.

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Flatter
Steeper
0.09mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
79ft
Elevation Loss
0%
Max Grade
1,088ft
High Point
1,007ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
It starts level, but then a huge descent to Meditation Point. This is a rock that juts out and you can see the lake, Table Rock, the cove that eventually runs into McGalliard Creek. Goose eggs (and a mama goose) and fresh water mussel shells have been seen on the point. Take time to enjoy the tranquility just a few miles from downtown Valdese.

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