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Head out on this 3.7-mile out-and-back trail near Linville, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
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While it is a short hike, the change in elevation happens quickly, and the beginning of the trail is rather rocky and is often muddy. You’ll go a total of 480 feet in elevation in less than a mile. That being said, we’ve done this hike with our little one in a backpack. It wasn’t easy with a toddler on our backs, but we felt it was too steep and ro...
Located inside the vast Pisgah National Forest, the Rough Ridge trail leads to amazing views of Grandfather Mountain and Linn Cove Viaduct. From downtown Boone, it is approximately 30 minutes and 18 minutes from Blowing Rock. Hop on the Blue Ridge Parkway going south from either of these mountain townsand park at Milepost 302.8. You will notice Rou...
Rough Ridge Trail/Tanawha Trail Intersection
As the trail starts a steep ascent, you will soon see an intersection with the Tanawha Trail. The 13.5-mile Tanawha Trail is a stretch from Julian Price Park to Beacon Heightsand passes through beautiful thickets and mountain vistas. Stay to the left when you reach this intersection and cross the bridge to reach Rough Ridge Overlook. At the time of our climb (Fall2019), there was no clear signage. Since we always strive to provide the most up-to-date information, please let us know if signage...
Views of Linn Cove Viaduct
To your right at this point in the climb, you will see Linn Cove Viaduct, which suspends 1,243 feet along seven piers and was completed in 1983. For over 20 years, seven miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway before and after the viaduct sat disconnected because of the care taken to protect the surrounding ecosystem. Environmentalists and engineers searched for a design that would link the Blue Ridge Parkway without damaging Grandfather Mountain’s fragile environment. The most notable factor affecti...
Keep Going Higher!
At the end of the boardwalk, you can continue on for another half-mile to the Rough Ridge summit of 4,773 feet. This part of the climb has several large boulders and rocks to climb over. It is past this boardwalk where you will reach the money shot. Almost everyone on this trail recognizes this iconic rock and wants their moment on soaking in the sweeping views of rough ridge. While it appears to be jutting out over a deep valley, it is actually just a short drop. Still remain conscious and a...
We loved hustling and almost instantly changing our elevation nearly 500 feet when hiking Rough Ridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Catching the sunrise over the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of my favorite experiences and should absolutely be on your North Carolina bucket list of things to do. Have you ever enjoyed a hike on Rough Ridge Trail? If not, wh...
After you take in the breathtaking vistas and maybe even enjoy a picnic at the top, check out more of North Carolina’s High Country near Rough Ridge Hiking Trail. 1. Stroll through the quaint and charming town of Blowing Rock. Explore the area for the weekend or stop through for some delicious eats. 2. Head to Boone for amazing craft breweries, a w...
Rough Ridge is a really popular hike but most people don’t realize that it’s part of a longer, also incredible trail. That won’t be you, though. Below we cover why it’s a beautiful hike and also some of the hidden spots nearby on the Tanawha Trail.
Feb 14, 2024 · At the 4,773-foot summit of the Rough Ridge hiking trail, you’ll savor spectacular view overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, Linn Cove Viaduct, and Grandfather Mountain. The Rough Ridge Trail is part of the 13.5-mile Tanawha Trail, which is widely regarded as one of the best North Carolina hiking trails.
Oct 11, 2018 · Hike the Tanawha Trail at Rough Ridge, a rocky, angular precipice that offers exceptional summit views of Grandfather Mountain and the Linn Cove Viaduct, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Boone, NC.
Enjoy this 1.2-mile out-and-back trail near Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 43 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Nov 7, 2021 · Rough Ridge Trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains is one of the best trails in western North Carolina. The views from the popular Rough Ridge trail are simply breathtaking. The Blue Ridge Mountains receive more than fourteen million visitors each year.
