Hiking and sightseeing at Craggy Gardens on the Blue Ridge Parkway
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I went to the Craggy Gardens area of the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 20 mile north of Asheville, NC. I missed the rhododendron bloom by a few weeks, but there were still ample examples of local color and gnarled trees, two of my favorite things.Trip writeup at Two-Heel Drive
Best time to come is in early to mid-June, when the Rhododendron bloom is out in full force. Dress for cool weather -- this is along one of the highest sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway and it's often windy, cold and rainy. A section of the Mountains to Sea trail is accessible from the visitor's center on the parkway. Like many trails in these mountains, it's rocky and quite rugged.
Best time to come is in early to mid-June, when the Rhododendron bloom is out in full force. Dress for cool weather -- this is along one of the highest sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway and it's often windy, cold and rainy. A section of the Mountains to Sea trail is accessible from the visitor's center on the parkway. Like many trails in these mountains, it's rocky and quite rugged.