Biltmore Forest in Buncombe County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Exploring Deer Park Trail

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 27, 2022

1. Exploring Deer Park Trail Marker

Inscription. Walk or bike down to the Lagoon via Deer Park Trail. This trail takes its name from the 250-acre area on the south and west sides of Biltmore House. Landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted designed this park to provide pastoral views for George Vanderbilt and his guests, and as a place to enjoy strolling or riding through groves of trees.

It is 1.2 miles to the Lagoon with steep elevation changes.

Enjoy more of our great outdoors

Discover a wide range of activities for every age and interest including hiking, biking, and horseback and carriage rides. Visit our Outdoor Adventure Center in Antler Hill Village for schedules and details.

Trail hours vary seasonally and may be closed at any time. Please obey posted signs. For more information, contact the Bike Barn (828-225-1331) or Outdoor Adventure Center (828-225-1425).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 35° 32.354′ N, 82° 33.185′ W. Marker is in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina, in Buncombe County. It can be reached from Deer Park Trailhead. Touch for map.

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Marker is in this post office area: Asheville NC 28806, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mountains and in Greater Asheville.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to Biltmore's Historic Gardens (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick Law Olmsted (about 300 feet away); Shrub Garden (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Frederick Law Olmsted (about 400 feet away); Birthplace of American Forestry (about 400 feet away); The Italian Garden (about 400 feet away); Olmsted at Biltmore (about 400 feet away); Siting Biltmore House and Stables

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 27, 2022

2. Exploring Deer Park Trail Marker

(about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Biltmore Forest.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.