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Burnsville and Yancey County are home to nine quilt block trails in the North Carolina mountains. These self-guided driving trails take folks into the countryside to view colorful quilt blocks adorning barns, buildings and churches.
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Quilt block trails are a great way to explore the scenic byways and country roads of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Burnsville’s nine trails showcase approximately 150 blocks, one of the largest concentrations anywhere in the United States. Of course, people often ask – what are quilt blocks?
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They are large wooden squares designed, built and painted by volunteers. They are patterned after the colorful squares which adorn traditional mountain quilts. Each block’s design is inspired by its location. For example, the “Sneakers” block on Burnsville’s old gymnasium features a flower with sneakers for its petals. onsider an overnight stay to C enjoy multiple trails and explore other activities available in and around Burnsville. Find more at exploreburnsville.com
9 QUILT TRAILS Arbuckle Trail – Just a few miles east of downtown Burnsville, this trail features 18 blocks. Bee Log Trail – The shortest of Burnsville’s trails, this one features 9 blocks. Burnsville East Trail – This trail covers the eastern sections of Burnsville, featuring 21 blocks. Burnsville West Trail – The most urban of the trails, this one includes the heart of downtown and the western half of Burnsville. There are 28 blocks. Celo and Parkway Trail – This trail focuses on the artists’ enclave of Celo and moves on out to the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are 25 blocks. Green Mountain and Relief Trail – One of the most scenic trails, this one follows the Toe River north from Burnsville into the mountainous communities of Green Mountain and Relief where the Toe River becomes the Nolichucky and flows into Tennessee. There are 25 blocks. Lickskillet to Westside – West of town and including Lickskillet and Westside roads, this trail features 17 blocks. Mt. Mitchell Scenic Byway Trail – This trail begins (or ends) at Mt. Mitchell State Park, the highest point east of the Mississippi River. It features 50 quilt blocks. Pensacola Trail – This trail also interacts with the Cane River and flows through the Pensacola community. There are 19 blocks.
