A moderate 1-mile loop trail featuring exposed ridge-top views, rare high-altitude wildflowers, and sweeping vistas of the Northern Blue Ridge. One of the most accessible yet rewarding hikes on the Parkway, perfect for all skill levels.

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Blue Ridge Parkway (NC sections) Itineraries

Ridgeline & Rhododendron: Two Days on the Blue Ridge Parkway

2 days · 6 stops

Ridgeline Solitude: Two Days Alone with the Blue Ridge Sky

2 days · 6 stops

Ridgeline Solitude: Three Days on the Blue Ridge Parkway

3 days · 7 stops

High Ridges & Quiet Light: Two Days on the Blue Ridge Parkway

2 days · 6 stops

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