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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center

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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center

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  • Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

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    June 29, 2023

    Hiking

    At mile marker 384 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Visitor Center serves as the all-in-one stop for those looking to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and the trails surrounding the roadway. There is a short hiking trail at the Visitor Center that ties in with the Mountains-to-Sea trail on the other side of the Parkway.

    September 17, 2023

    Road cycling

    At mile marker 384 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Visitor Center serves as the all-in-one stop for those looking to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and the trails surrounding the roadway. With ample parking, this is a pretty popular spot for starting and finishing bike rides.

    September 19, 2023

    Road cycling

    This is probably the best parking location to start the full climb of Mt. Mitchell from. A wonder and accommodating visitors center
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    Hike the difficult 20.4-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 3 through the Blue Ridge Parkway, gaining 1520 feet in elevation.

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    Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

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