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A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other: a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands.
The chart below lists sections of the parkway oriented from north to south, and organized by gate locations with route information at the various access and exit points. Information about road closures and construction activity is included in the important information and road updates column.
This map shows detours as well as full and single lane closures currently in place along the Parkway in NC for road construction. Updated September 25, 2024. NPS. Hiking Maps. We have over 360 miles of trails on the Parkway. Our hiking page has a list of maps of trails along the Parkway.
BLOWING ROCK, NC – On Wednesday morning, October 23, 2024, the Blue Ridge Parkway opened to traffic from milepost 285.5, at Bamboo Gap, to milepost 305, near Beacon Heights, in the Blowing Rock, North Carolina area. This is the first section of roadway to open in North Carolina since Hurricane Helene.
Asheville, N.C. – The Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 0 to milepost 198 in Virginia, which closed due to impacts from Hurricane Helene, will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 11. This includes the 198 miles of the scenic byway from Shenandoah National Park south to Virginia Route 685 - Skyview Drive/Turkey Ridge Road (near Fancy Gap): The ...
There over 369 miles of hiking trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway, so one of the most daunting tasks facing hikers may be choosing which trail to explore. Start by deciding on what you would like to see.
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While driving, look for milepost markers along the parkway. They measure out each mile so you know how far you have traveled. The official parkway map, available in park visitor centers, is milepost referenced, so you can use it to find your planned destinations.
Asheville, N.C. – On Friday morning, November 1, 2024, the National Park Service restored access to an additional six miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Milepost 405.5, near NC Route 151, to Milepost 411.8, at NC Route 276.
Two lodges on the parkway provide overnight accommodations from spring through the fall. For information about accommodations in nearby communities, the Blue Ridge Parkway Association's Travel Planner lists numerous options.