The Blue Ridge Parkway

NC · United States

The road, north up. 19 km end to end.

Climb along the road — 1318 m to 1719 m · 363 m of climbing

Highest: 1,719 m
Lowest: 1,318 m
Climb: 363 m
Descent: 585 m
Start to end: 1,703 → 1,479 m

19 kmEnd to end

0h 12m Riding time

Twisty Twistiness

Unpaved Surface

The twistiest stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway between Asheville and Cherokee, through the southern Appalachians.

SeasonApril to October; October colour is the busiest

A road built for the view: gentle sweeping bends, long ridgeline sections and overlooks every few miles. It is more about pace and scenery than sharp corners.

The speed limit is low and enforced, there is no commercial traffic, and wildlife and tourists share the road. Sections have been closed for storm damage and for winter weather, so check the National Park Service before you plan a route.

Services are off the parkway, in the towns it crosses, so refuel before you join it.

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