EXHIBIT 69: LYNN GAP TRAILHEAD

Trailhead development includes the formal definition of two trailheads that will provide access to the existing Overmountain Victory National Historic and State Trail.

C.2.1 Lynn Gap

A formal trailhead at Lynn Gap, accessed underneath the Blue Ridge Parkway across from Big Lynn Lodge, would act as an anchor point for a terminus of the existing OVNHT. The planned trail corridor continues south across NC 226A and descends to US 221.

ACTION ITEMS: • Work with partners in the planning, development, and construction of the proposed trailhead facilities. • Work with partners to implement the OVNHT as it travels south from Lynn Gap to it’s crossing of

US 221 as outlined in the OVNHT: Spruce Pine to

Lake James Master Plan. • Work with partners to acquire easements/land from willing landowners, design, and construct a sustainable trail alignment within the planned and secured corridors.

Existing Conditions

EXH 69

LYNN GAP TRAILHEAD

The Lynn Gap trailhead will serve as a primary OVNHT access point in Little Switzerland. Key elements include a small parking area, kiosk, and OVNHT branding.