Blue Ridge Parkway - North Carolina
State: North Carolina
National Forest: Nantahala National Forest, Pisgah National Forest
Length: 252.0 mi / 405.6 km
Time to Allow: Eight hours to drive or two to three days to experience the byway
The Parkway in North Carolina provides spectacular mountain and valley vistas, sparkling waterfalls, and colorful flower and foliage displays throughout the Blue Ridge, Black, Craggy, Great Balsam, and Plott Balsam Mountains. Wind along Grandfather Mountain, the highest in the Blue Ridge range and among the oldest in the world.
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
- 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.
- Nantahala, Pisgah, Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests.:
- Visit the official site for the four US National Forests in North Carolina: Nantahala, Pisgah, Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests.
- NPS - Blue Ridge Parkway:
- Find directions, maps, images, visitor information, and more on the official National Park Service site.
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.
