The October 27th McDowell News reports that old 70 has become a hiking and biking trail between McDowell and Buncombe.
This section formerly known as Old 70 is now the Point Lookout Trail. The NCDOT, McDowell County government, town of Old Fort, US Forest Service , and some private landowners have combined to bring it to the public.
POINT LOOKOUT
Point Lookout was a popular stopping point and overlook on old US-70. Founded in the 1920s, it has an observation platform and restaurant overlooking Royal Gorge. One popular attraction there was Sally the brown bear who was kept on the grounds and a large flagpole.
To get there, take I-40 across Old Fort Mountain. Get off at exit 66 (HEY 66!!!) and turn right.
For three photos of Point Lookout, go to www.gribblenation/ncpics/old10/lookout2.html
Also, an old postcard of Point Lookout is for sale on e-Bay. The scenery reminds me some of the Lincoln Highway's Ship in Pennsylvania.
An Old Road Saved. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
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