Length: 5.61 mi
Est. time: 2h 18m
Gain: 741 ft
Loss: 1,038 ft
Max elev: 3,209 ft
Elevation profile
+741 ft gain · −1,038 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Museum of North Carolina Minerals, Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.