Find the answers to frequently asked questions national park service read best of the road on the blue ridge parkway from rand mcnally road trips. Official parkway maps to download official maps in pdf, illustrator, or photoshop file formats, visit the national park service cartography site, or pick up a copy at any of our visitor centers. Weve also added icons to help you find trail segments and mileage, parking, and trail alerts, as well as photos taken along the trail route. Map detail from national park service blue ridge parkway. A 24site a loop for large rvs and trailers and a 45site b loop for tents, vans, and pickup campers, accommodates a wide variety of guests. For the most uptodate schedule, be sure to check out the national park services operating hours and seasons web page for the blue ridge parkway. The first map is the section north of asheville to grandfather mountain. Carved into the appalachian range, the road meanders past meadows and farmland, through deep forests and rocky tunnels and over rushing streams. Portions of the blue ridge parkway are sometimes closed due to inclement weather, construction or rock slides, especially in the winter months. Pick up the signed, but unblazed trail on the east side of the parking lot heading into the woods.
The blue ridge parkway campground maps are arranged here north to south in order along the parkway. The route on this map depicts the current route the. Click the link directly below the map to input your own address or coordinates to get directions to your desired location. Over 200 photographers have contributed images of this 469mile scenic byway that winds through the mountains of north carolina and virginia. Mitchell, under county project 595, buncombe, yancey counties 1940. Plan a trek with a list of hikes on the blue ridge parkway. The above map features the entry points to the blue ridge parkway in virginias blue ridge navigate the map by taking advantage of the zoom feature in the bottom right corner of the map to pinpoint an exact location for entering and exiting the parkway. The otter creek campground is the northernmost national park service campground on the blue ridge parkway. Be sure to check the status of the motor road on our real time road closures map. Also, download a pdf of the entire official blue ridge parkway map 15 mb. Best waterfall trails in blue ridge parkway alltrails.
Experience the blue ridge parkway blue ridge parkway map. Most of these maps focus on specific hiking areas and campgrounds, but theres also a fullpark map here. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance at recreation. Blue ridge parkway map blue ridge parkway photo of the. Introduction arguably americas most scenic drive, the blue ridge parkway is a 469mile pathway linking shenandoah national park in virginia with great smoky mountains national park in north carolina. Realtime road openclose status for the blue ridge parkway. There are more than 100 blue ridge parkway hiking trails that provide visitors with an upclose view of the wilderness surrounding the most scenic drive in america. Jeffress park cascades trail fairy stone state park north carolina arboretum whetstone ridge otter creek roanoke mountain humpback mtn forge mountain bald mountain. In support of the blue ridge parkway, we create a spirit of stewardship to address the challenges faced by this national treasure. Review a wildflower bloom schedule from the blue ridge parkway association. Stretching 469 miles along the crest of the blue ridge mountains through north carolina and virginia, it encompasses some of the oldest prehistoric and early european settlements. Parkway craft center mabry mill cumberland knob blue ridge music center visitor center craggy gardens visitor center folk art center visitor center linn cove viaduct smart view e. On these trails you will find captivating vistas, wildflowers, rolling pastures, waterfalls, abundant wildlife, and peaceful forests.
The map is free in all of the parkways visitor centers. A trusted resource for travelers to the blue ridge parkway and surrounding communities, our publication is the only one of its kind distributed on the parkway at visitor centers. This comprehensive guidebook provides a detailed description of every official trail along the blue ridge parkway. Enter grandfather mountain state park for free guests wishing only to hike or camp can access grandfather mountain state park from one of the two offmountain trailheads located either on the blue ridge parkway or nc 105. Blue ridge parkway map maggie valley vacation rentals.
This is an otter creek campground map 150 kb, located near the james river visitor center and canal on the northern end of the blue ridge parkway nearest shenandoah national park. The interactive map below allows you to explore multiple aspects of the mst the route across the state, terrain, and satellite imagery. The official blue ridge parkway map is funded by the blue ridge parkway. Skyline drive parkway maps blue ridge mountain travel for. Youll find maps below of the blue ridge parkway and many other scenic highways and byways. Find the best places on the blue ridge parkway in north carolina near asheville, with. National park services blue ridge parkway road closure map before traveling the parkway for realtime road closure and condition information. The blue ridge parkway is americas most visited national park unit and is known as americas favorite drive. Explorers of the blue ridge parkway asheville, ncs.
Blue ridge parkway map view blue ridge parkway in a larger map this interactive map gives you the ability to view all 469 miles at a glance as well as navigate sections by zooming in. Real estate click the individual toggle options to. Blue ridge mountain clubs location is the perfect springboard for enjoying cultural events, family activities, and outdoor adventures. The counties that are shaded in green represent counties along the parkway. Interactive map includes blue ridge parkway access points, lodging, dining, attractions, and what to do along the parkway. Interactive map explore the heritage trail by heritage theme agricultural heritage 10 cherokee heritage 9 craft heritage 5 general heritage 17 music heritage 5 natural heritage 19 welcome center 5. Download the otter creek campground map and regulations. Map of entry and exit points for the blue ridge parkway in the roanoke valley.
You might simply enjoy the view from the parking area as grandfather mountain towers over the landscape. Use this map along with the blue ridge directory to find all sorts of interesting shops and lodgings in your travels along the blue ridge parkway. The blue ridge parkway, noted for its relaxing pace and scenic beauty, also showcases a crosssection of appalachian mountain culture and history. The blue ridge parkway does not enter the national park. The first set of falls is not the big onekeep going. As a scenic byway that sometimes traverses deep into the mountainous forests of virginia and north carolina, the blue. Its 469 miles connect the great smoky mountains national park in north carolina to the shenandoah national park in virginia. As you enter shenandoah national park, skyline drive is the road that runs the 105 miles through the park. Map of lodgings, cabins, camping, stores and restaurants along the blue ridge parkway. With your help, we ensure cultural and historical preservation, natural resource protection, and educational outreach now and for future generations. Blue ridge parkway blue ridge national heritage area. Experience the blue ridge parkway through breathtaking photography. The trail is primarily used for road biking and scenic driving and is best used from may until october.
Beacon heights blue ridge parkway, nc hikingupward. Map of hotels near blue ridge parkway virginia va click any colored area to see blue ridge parkway hotels in that area. Milepost by milepost tour of the parkway blue ridge parkway. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Shenandoah national park is located in the blue ridge mountains of virginia just west of washington, d. Toggle between two maps with different features, park tiles or brochure map, using the picklist on the top left corner of the map. Adkins includes information on every trail that touches the parkway, including the appalachian trail, the mountainstosea trail, and other public pathways on national park, state park, national forest, municipal, and private. Here are parts of the official blue ridge parkway map, with milepost numbers every ten miles. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. About the blue ridge parkway blue ridge parkway foundation. This center features information desks, museum quality exhibits, a 22foot interactive parkway map, and short film highlighting the unique culture and heritage of the blue ridge parkway. Also, download a pdf of the official blue ridge parkway map 15 mb. Direction map travel time latlong flight d flight t howfar route tripcost.
The following is a downloadable pdf map of the shenandoah national park and skyline drive. Blue ridge parkway national forest road gate closed janapr paved road gravel road mount mitchell scenic byway 3 4 7 19e 128 472 legend 4000 appalachian ranger district 828 6899694 mount mitchell state park 828 6754611 blue ridge parkway visitor center 828 2985330 yancey county vistor center 828 68274 contact information. Blue ridge parkway jefferson national forest george washington national forest george washington national forest shenandoah national park entrance fee 10 20 30 98 40 50 60 70 80 90 b l u e r i d s o u t h r i v e r s o u t h r i v e r r o c k f i s h r i v e r c o w p a s t u r e ri v er t y e r i v e r j a m e s r i v e r j a mes ri v e r m. When hunger strikes, pisgah inn offers the perfect pit stop. See maps for the blue ridge parkway for the asheville area in north carolina. For comparison, heres a downloadable pdf map of the blue ridge parkway. National park service blue ridge parkway detail map of location from the blue ridge parkway to mt. May, 2018 10 inspirational printable map blue ridge parkway a map is a representational depiction emphasizing relationships amongst elements of a distance, like objects, regions, or motifs. The parkway starts just outside waynesboro, virginia at milepost 0. Most maps are somewhat static, fixed to newspaper or some other lasting moderate, whereas others are somewhat dynamic or interactive. Interactive map explore the heritage trail by heritage theme agricultural heritage 10 cherokee heritage 9 craft heritage 5 general heritage 17 music heritage 5.
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