Craggy Gardens Trail

Craggy gardens blue ridge parkway milepost 364 4 367 6.

Craggy gardens trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Craggy gardens hike the craggy gardens trail climbing through a beautiful high elevation forest filled with blooming rhododendron wild blueberries and wildflowers to stunning summit views just off the blue ridge parkway. Coming from asheville craggy gardens is about a 45 minute easy drive on the scenic blue ridge parkway.

We came specifically to see the sunset and. From the parking area the trail begins as a self guided nature trail with a moderate uphill climb for 3 mile to a large trail shelter. Start of the craggy gardens trail at the south edge of the visitor center parking lot.

Craggy gardens twisted jagged rocky crags give craggy gardens its name but these high elevation summits are home to the most spectacular floral display along the 469 mile blue ridge parkway corridor. Craggy gardens trail is a 1 9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near barnardsville north carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. When we visited the visitor center was still closed due to covid.

Craggy gardens trail the craggy gardens trail can be accessed from the south end of the visitor center parking area or from the north end of the picnic area.