銜接延續兩大國家公園Shenandoah National Park和Great Smoky Mountains National Park之間的Blue Ridge Parkway之路。仙納度國家公園Skyline Drive-Blue Ridge Parkway-Great Smoky Mountains National Park route大煙山國家公園全程740英哩路。
Skyline Drive從北到南道路上每一哩路的右手路邊都有柱立一個短石碑mileposts. Markers標註已經到這段路的哩程數，例如：Front Royal, Va標記0也就是起始點，而到達靠近Waynesboro, Va 的Rockfish Gap標註105.5。Blue Ridge Parkway從最北邊的Rockfish Gap也就是mile 0 開始，慢慢地到Cherokee, N.C. 標註是mile 469。
藍嶺之路Blue Ridge Parkway沿阿巴拉契亞山脈之藍嶺山山嶺而興建的行車通道，呈現東北向西南延伸，橫跨美國維珍尼亞州和北卡羅萊納州，全長469哩(755千米)，沿途更開鑿岩石成隧道共26條。藍嶺山行車通道最高處是6053呎(1845米)，沿途多是山區風景區有森林﹑河流﹑瀑布﹑山谷﹑健行步道等。
Blue Ridge Parkway也和Skyline Drive (全長105 miles)一樣，從北到南道路上每一哩路的右手路邊都有柱立一個短石碑mileposts有數字標註已經到這段路的哩程數。
九月底到十月中旬秋意濃，當然每年還是會稍有不同，這次我們十月底來到一路秋意正濃，道路兩旁樹木金黃燦爛美不勝收。
我們這次的美東至美西自駕遊，選擇以沿路行駛為主，無法每個點都停歇觀景，整段路最好事先選一些觀景點，不過要注意路標指示牌的哩程數一個不小心就會錯過。我們這次還有一段修路而繞道
🍁Rockfish Valley Overslook | MP 1.5可以觀日初，近 Shenandoah National Park; Charlottesville, VA
130 Afton Cir, Afton, VA 22920訪客中心索取地圖，上洗手間。
🍁 Ravens Roost Overlook | MP 11
One of the most popular viewpoints along Blue Ridge Parkway, Views of the Shenandoah Valley go on for days! Especially magical at sunset
🍁 Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook | MP 34.5
ease of access to a small waterfall. The hike is only 0.5 miles total. Can’t pass that up if it has rained recently.
Close to: Lynchburg, VA; Buena Vista, VA
🍁 James River Visitor Center | MP 63.8
This is an opportunity to “rest” from the expansive mountain valley vistas and enjoy a different type of view: a river in the foothills. Park at the visitor center and walk across the pedestrian bridge, built under the vehicle bridge, for views up and down the river with the mountains in the background. Close to: Lynchburg, VA; Roanoke, VA
Kanawha Canal Lock建於1800年代中期至今，運河從Richmond到Buchanan有90個閘門。
🍁 Thunder Ridge Parking Area | MP 74.7
Arnold’s Valley and the Allegheny Mountains.Close to: Lynchburg, VA; Roanoke, VA
🍁 Peaks of Otter Visitor Center | MP 86
Peaks of Otter is a complete recreation area built around the beautiful lake.
Close to: Lynchburg, VA; Bedford, VA; Roanoke, VA
🍁 Mabry Mill | MP 176
Walk the loop trail of the area to see all the historic buildings.
Picture an old water mill slowly churning water from a stream with colorful fall foliage surrounding. Yepp, that’s perfection. This is why we’re here.
There is also a blacksmith shop, craft demonstrations, a restaurant, and gift shop. The restaurant serves some cozy options like chicken pot pie and pot roast (with salads and vegetarian sides for those with dietary restrictions).
旅館：Hampton Inn (205 Cranberry Rd, Galax, VA 24333) (A-)
餐廳：Creek Bottom Brewing (307 Meadow St, Galax, VA) (A-)
Close to: Roanoke, VA; Winston-Salem, NC; (both more than an
🍁 Groundhog Mountain Picnic Area | MP 189
Climb the wooden observation tower for an aerial view of this mountain meadow! Groundhog Hill Picnic Area or Groundhog Meadow Overlook, the observation tower is at the picnic area accessed directly from the parkway. The picnic area on the parkway is about ½ mile to the east. The entrance is marked with a sign and lined by a wooden three-line fence.
Close to: Winston-Salem, NC; (Roanoke, VA is 1.5-1.75hrs away.)
Blue Ridge Parkway continues through Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, as well as several mountain towns like Blowing Rock and Little Switzerland. It then crosses right over the Biltmore Estateon the south side of Asheville before continuing to its southern terminus at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
藍嶺之路Blue Ridge Parkway居美國風景優美的公路之一，藍嶺山行車通道基本上沿山而建，多S型路。最高行車速度是每小時45哩，部份路段最高行車速度是每小時25哩。而且山區地勢高，常在冬季和颱風時因受損而關閉維修，我們這次還一段修路而繞道。
🍁Air Bellow Overlook | MP 237
This mountain vista shows how real residents of the Blue Ridge Mountains live. The valley below features farm fields, homes, and people just living their lives.
Close to: Stone Mountain State Park, NC; Wilkesboro, NC; (Winston-Salem, NC is 1.5hrs away.)
🍁 Price Lake Overlook | MP 297
Hike around the lake, or rent a canoe or kayak for a paddle across.
🍁 Rough Ridge Parking Area | MP 303
The really great view requires a short but fairly steep hike along a portion of the Tanawha Trail until you break out of the forest and onto boardwalks along a rocky outcropping露出地面部分. Stunning views of the Linn Cove Viaduct高架橋道路 and Grandfather Mountain from up here! (Make sure you bring a good zoom lens.)
Close to: Boone, NC; Blowing Rock, NC; Grandfather Mountain State Park, NC
Pro Tip: if you’re looking for that view of the Linn Cove Viaduct, park at the Linn Cove Visitor Center and hop on the Tanawha Trail from there. It will pass under the viaduct and come out on the hillside above in the perfect spot to capture that famous view.
🍁 Beacon Heights Overlook | MP 305
A short hike up natural rock stairs from the parking lot reveals stunning views across the mountains. Fantastic spot to watch the sunset!
Close to: Boone, NC; Blowing Rock, NC; Grandfather Mountain State Park, NC
🍁 Chestoa View Overlook | MP 321
The small overlook is down a short path from the parking area, but it’s perfectly framed by trees and has one of those low stone walls that just makes the scene perfectly symmetrical.
Linville River Gorge spreads out in a 180° panorama.
Close to: Blowing Rock, NC; Mount Mitchell State Park, NC; Linville Falls
🍁 Craggy Dome Overlook | MP 364
Multiple ways to experience this pit stop. The parking lot has pretty good views of the area, but the truly spectacular views are earned after a hike. The Craggy Pinnacle Trail is the best view, a 1.5 mile round trip climb through beautiful flowers up to the summit. Amazing and unobstructed mountain views!
Note: this is not at the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center. There are more good views from there, but to access the Craggy Pinnacle Trail it’s easier to start at the Craggy Dome Overlook parking area.
Close to: Mount Mitchell State Park, NC; Asheville, NC
🍁 Looking Glass Rock Overlook | MP 417
Very close to Skinny Dip Falls if you want to cool off in the summer! Or, you can climb Looking Glass Rock, but the trailhead is off of US 276.
Close to: Asheville, NC; Hendersonville, NC
🍁 Cowee Mountains Overlook | MP 430
Views are mountains layered on mountains layered on mountains
Close to: Bryson City, NC; Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Asheville, NC
🍁 Richland Balsam Overlook | MP 431.5
it’s the highest point on Blue Ridge Parkway, this overlook is unusual in that people usually stop for a picture with that highest point sign rather than for the view from the overlook.
Close to: Bryson City, NC; Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Asheville, NC
🍁 Waterrock Knob Visitor Center | MP 451
The highest visitor center on the Blue Ridge Parkway has some pretty great views, too! A 1.25 mile round trip hike brings you to the top of the knob for unobstructed views, and the highest spot you can hike to from Blue Ridge Parkway.
Close to: Bryson City, NC; Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Asheville, NC
旅館：Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville at Asheville Outlet Mall, NC (845 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806)
餐廳：ITTO一燈Ramen & Japanese Tapas (3 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC) (A-)
Asheville downtown public Garage parking星期五4pm、六、日不論時間一律$25，只是吃一頓飯而已，卻要付$25元的停車費很是懊惱，下次不要進到市中心，找政府機關停車場免費。
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