Blue Ridge Parkway Pisgah Access

Hiking Trail

Transylvania County, NC

Blue Ridge Parkway provides planning tools, road-condition updates, and attraction guidance across a 469-mile scenic route.

  • Planning a multi-day Blue Ridge Parkway road trip
  • Checking closures and weather before driving
  • Finding attractions by milepost

Looking Glass Rock

Hiking Trail

Transylvania County, NC

Looking Glass has served Lane County since 1970 and provides 24/7 crisis, shelter, behavioral health, housing, and youth treatment services.

  • Lane County youth needing emergency shelter or crisis counseling
  • Youth ages 12-18 needing residential mental health treatment and on-site education
  • Unhoused or at-risk young adults ages 18-24 needing a low-barrier shelter

Emergency available

John Rock

Hiking Trail

Transylvania County, NC

Hiking Trail in nearby counties

FAQ

How long is the Blue Ridge Parkway?

The Parkway runs 469 miles from Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park to Newfound Gap Road near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

How can I check whether a Parkway hiking access point is open?

Check the Parkway's current road-closure and weather-update resources before driving, since access conditions can change.

What other activities can I combine with hiking on the Parkway?

The route provides access to camping, biking, fishing, winter sports, visitor centers, lodging, dining, fuel, and EV charging.

Can I find trails by milepost?

Yes. The Parkway's interactive map and planning tools organize attractions and hiking trails by location and milepost.