Driving the Blue Ridge

[Nelson428]

That is correct


J Nelson
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[NC Camper]

If you are entering the BRP from the Asheville area, probably your biggest challenge will be getting around the road closure north of Asheville near Mt. Mitchell. It is a long term closure because the road literally fell off the mountain. Be sure to check out the road closure link at Real-time Road Closures | Blue Ridge Parkway before your trip so you can plan your detour. Many of the roads in the area are incredibly twisty and you don't want to end up like this guy https://youtu.be/icXipapYSmg

Enjoy your trip! The scenery is a national treasure.

[Silverbee]

I have traveled the BRP many times. There is nothing white knuckle about it except in the fog. Avoid it when foggy!

Silverbee- I am not familiar with the Churches of the Frescoes. What is this?

Dan

Dan,
Here is a link about the Frescoes. They were painted by Ben Long who is a North Carolina native and a world renowned fresco painter.

Attractions: CHURCHES OF THE FRESCOES, Ashe County | Blue Ridge NC Guide

[TCwheels]

Originally Posted by NC Camper

If you are entering the BRP from the Asheville area, probably your biggest challenge will be getting around the road closure north of Asheville near Mt. Mitchell. It is a long term closure because the road literally fell off the mountain. Be sure to check out the road closure link at Real-time Road Closures | Blue Ridge Parkway before your trip so you can plan your detour.

Enjoy your trip! The scenery is a national treasure.

Thanks for that link! We drove north and south from Asheville in Mid November. Glad we got to drive it before the tunnel repair closings!

[larryglarson]

Just traveled it from Front Royal, WV to Ashville, NC. with a 30' er. Wonderful drive, but you need to take your time. If I did it again I would take it in 100 mile segments. Some of the Gov. camp grounds are a little out of shape.