Blue Ridge Parkway in September.
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08-09-2015, 12:03 PM
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08-09-2015, 01:24 PM
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Just about anywhere on the parkway is a good ride. Two key things to keep in mind. I think the BRP is one of the most poorly marked roads I have ever been on. Also keep in mind that the speed limit is 35-45 and you will get a lot of slow drivers. This will impact your travel time.
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08-13-2015, 02:30 AM
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Yep, 6.5 to 7 hours from Boone to Cherokee is pretty spot on. Factor in (at a minimum) stops at Grandfather Mtn and/or Linn Cove Viaduct, Mt Mitchell, Craggy Gardens, the Richland Balsam Overlook, along with chow and gas breaks and you can easily tack on 2-3 additional hours. If it were me, I'd break up that Boone-Cherokee leg with an overnight stop in Asheville to allow more time to enjoy the rides on and around the BRP......
The only thing I would add to this is if you are coming now (actually any time from August until the end of October) is to reserve your hotel room in advance in Asheville. They book up quickly in the fall.
...and there are a lot of people on the parkway when the leaves start to turn, so be extra careful.
Have a great trip! I'll probably pass a few of you going the other way!
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