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Scenic Drive
Blue Ridge Parkway
NC · VA · USPark map
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Places
Places in Blue Ridge Parkway
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Trails
Trails in Blue Ridge Parkway
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Challenging
Art Loeb Trail
North Carolina’s classic 30-mile ridgeline epic of balds and quartz
Moderate
Rough Ridge Trail
Big views fast on a rocky climb to boardwalks and boulder perches
Challenging
Sharp Top Trail
Short, steep grind to a rocky summit and sweeping 360-degree views
Moderate
Tennent Mountain Loop
High-elevation balds, big views, and a fun 5-mile Art Loeb loopWildlife
Wildlife in Blue Ridge Parkway
Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife
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Black Bear
Ursus americanusReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map
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Elk
Cervus canadensisReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map
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White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianusReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Coyote
Canis latransReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PMOpen wildlife mapBefore you go
Current park alerts
Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts
Closure
Partial Closure: MP 298.5 to 305.1 near Linn Cove Viaduct
The Parkway is partially closed from MP 298.5 to 305.1, with Rough Ridge (MP 302.8) to Linn Cove (MP 304.4) closed for the ongoing road project. A signed detour is in place. Official road status: https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htmOfficial detailsClosure
Closure: Price Park Picnic Area
MP 294.6–296.4 (Sandy Flat Gap to Price Park Picnic Area) remains closed for the ongoing Great American Outdoors Act project. NPS notes "Price Picnic Area closed," and the closure includes the area near Cone Manor House and Julian Price Campground Entrance. Official status: NPS road closuresOfficial detailsClosure
Closure: US 221 to Jacksontown Access Rd / Bear Den Area
Blue Ridge Parkway remains closed from MP 317.5 to 324.7 (US 221 to Jacksontown Access Rd./Bear Den Campground). MP 324.7 to 330.9 is also affected, with a partial reopening from MP 327.5 to 330.9. Recreation is prohibited in the closed sections, and access to Orchard at Altapass is available from the south only.Official detailsClosure
