Blue Ridge Parkway - Virginia
State: Virginia
National Forest: George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Length: 217.0 mi / 349.2 km
Time to Allow: 6 hours to drive or 2 days to tour the Byway
Virginia's Blue Ridge Parkway is an elongated, man-made feature that provides a safe leisurely recreational driving experience. It embraces Southern Appalachian cultural, natural, scenic and recreational resources. The Byway promotes understanding, appreciation and knowledge of Appalachia by preserving and protecting the natural, historic and cultural resources contained within its boundaries.
For more information see the designated byway:
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The Parkway provides spectacular mountain and valley vistas, quiet pastoral scenes, sparkling waterfalls and colorful flower and foliage displays as it extends through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina.
Local Information
Blue Ridge Parkway Association
828-670-1924
National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway
828-298-0398
- Blue Ridge Parkway Association:
- This site lLists travel accommodations and services along the Parkway from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smokey Mountains National Park in North Carolina.
- George Washington and Jefferson National Forests:
- The website provides links to general information about the forest, related recreation opportunities, and forest management.
Forest Message
Be weather wise. Many byways in National Forests can climb in elevation over thousands of feet, and pass through remote areas. While the scenery is spectacular, it is important when driving in these conditions to be prepared. Check weather forecasts before leaving home, and remember that it becomes cooler and often more prone to storms at higher elevations. Be prepared with jackets, water, and emergency kit in your car.
