Museum of North Carolina Minerals - Mini

This TRACK Trail is inaccessible because of Hurricane Helene damages to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Updates can be found here.

Visit the Museum of North Carolina Minerals along the Blue Ridge Parkway (Milepost 331) to learn about the region's unique mineral resources and mining heritage. Explore hands-on exhibits in the museum and learn about the geologic activity to formed the Blue Ridge Mountains. 

After visiting the museum, use the self-guided brochures on a nearby trail to learn about the natural and historical resources found in the area. The site's bilingual Hide & Seek brochures will help visitors find items hiding along the trail, while the site's Overmountain Men brochure will provide insights into early American history and the Revolutionary War.

For information about the Minerals of North Carolina Museum, please visit the National Park Service website.

For up-to-date hours of operation, please visit this webpage.