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Best hikes in Blue Ridge Parkway.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Blue Ridge Parkway
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, May, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Grassy Gap Fire Road
    6.2 mi
  2. 02
    Chestnut Ridge Trail
    5.4 mi
  3. 03
    Flat Top Trail
    4.6 mi
  4. 04
    Glenwood Horse Trail Alternate Loop
    4.4 mi
  5. 05
    Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 1
    4.1 mi
  6. 06
    Rock Castle Gorge Loop Trail
    3.8 mi
  7. 07
    Harkening Hill Loop
    3.3 mi
  8. 08
    Bluff Mountain Trail
    3.2 mi
  9. 09
    Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 5
    3.2 mi
  10. 10
    Otter Creek Trail
    3.2 mi
  11. 11
    Basin Creek Trail
    3.0 mi
  12. 12
    Bluff Ridge Primative Trail
    2.7 mi
  13. 13
    Rock Castle Road
    2.6 mi
  14. 14
    Flat Top Road
    2.4 mi
  15. 15
    White Rocks Falls Trail
    2.3 mi
  16. 16
    Duncan Road
    2.1 mi
  17. 17
    The Maze
    2.1 mi
  18. 18
    Rock Castle Gorge Loop Trail
    2.0 mi
  19. 19
    Sharp Top Trail
    1.5 mi
  20. 20
    Boone Fork Trail
    1.5 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Blue Ridge Parkway: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.