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North Carolina, United States

Blue Ridge Parkway (North Carolina)

Highest and most dramatic section of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Asheville → Cherokee

Distance
93 mi
Level
Medium
Type
Mountain
Season
April - November

Highlights

  • Craggy Gardens
  • Mount Mitchell approach
  • Waterrock Knob

Must ride

★ 8.9/ 10

Risks

Mountain windWildlifeNarrow sectionsFatigue on long ridesSummer heat

Fuel stops

AshevilleCraggy GardensCherokee

Food stops

Craggy Gardens
Map of the Blue Ridge Parkway (North Carolina) motorcycle route

Waypoints

  1. 1Asheville
  2. 2Craggy Gardens
  3. 3Cherokee
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