Blue Ridge
Millions of Americans have taken the scenic drive along the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway, which as its name hints follows the ridge line of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the eastern Appalachians.
Nearby Parks Around Blue Ridge
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Blue Ridge
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0.5 mi away
Rockfish Gap Entrance Station
The Rockfish Gap Entrance Station serves as the southernmost entrance to the park, close to Waynesboro, Va.
3.2 mi away
Waynesboro, Va.
The small city of Waynesboro, Va., near the park's southern entrance, has a wide range of amenities.
7.9 mi away
Turk Gap Parking
Turk Gap, at mile marker 94.2, offers trailhead access to Turk Mountain.
7.9 mi away
Turk Mountain
Stunning views of the mountains to the north and the Shenandoah Valley to the west from the top of Turk Mountain.
14.9 mi away
Blackrock Summit Trail
Make time for this short loop hike to a rock outcropping with great views.
15.5 mi away
Jones Run Falls
A straightforward out-and-back hike to enchanting Jones Run Falls, with an option to extend your hike.
