10 day itinerary
Blue Ridge Parkway
Personalized with:Camping, hiking and breweries
Itinerary
Here's a suggested itinerary for 10 days in Blue Ridge Parkway, with a focus on camping, hiking, and breweries:
Day 1: Arrive in Asheville, NC
- Check into your campsite at
- Visit the for a tour and tasting
Day 2: Hike to Looking Glass Rock
- Drive to the trailhead for Looking Glass Rock (about 45 minutes from Asheville)
- Hike the 6.5-mile round trip trail to the summit of Looking Glass Rock for stunning views of the surrounding mountains
- Return to your campsite for a relaxing evening by the fire
Day 3: Explore the town of Boone
- Drive north on the parkway to the town of Boone (about 2 hours)
- Visit the for a beer flight and lunch
- Walk around downtown Boone and check out local shops and galleries
- Return to your campsite for a quiet evening under the stars
Day 4: Hike to Crabtree Falls
- Drive south on the parkway to the (about 1 hour)
- Hike the 2.5-mile round trip trail to the beautiful waterfall
- Enjoy a picnic lunch by the falls before returning to your campsite
Day 5: Visit the town of Floyd
- Drive south on the parkway to the town of Floyd (about 2 hours)
- Stop at for a photo op and a quick snack
- Visit the for wood-fired pizza and live music
- Return to your campsite for a peaceful night in nature
Day 6: Hike to Mount Mitchell
- Drive north on the parkway to the (about 1.5 hours)
- Hike the 5.5-mile round trip trail to the highest peak east of the Mississippi River
- Take in the stunning views from the summit before returning to your campsite
Day 7: Visit the town of Waynesville
- Drive south on the parkway to the town of Waynesville (about 1 hour)
- Visit the for a beer flight and lunch
- Walk around downtown Waynesville and check out local shops and galleries
- Return to your campsite for a relaxing evening by the fire
Day 8: Hike to Linville Falls
- Drive north on the parkway to the (about 1.5 hours)
- Hike the 1.6-mile round trip trail to the beautiful waterfall
- Enjoy a picnic lunch by the falls before returning to your campsite
Day 9: Visit the town of Roanoke
- Drive south on the parkway to the town of Roanoke (about 2 hours)
- Visit the for a beer flight and lunch
- Walk around downtown Roanoke and check out local shops and galleries
- Return to your campsite for a peaceful night in nature
Day 10: Drive back to Asheville
- Pack up your campsite and drive back to Asheville (about 2 hours)
- Stop at the for one last photo op
- Check into a hotel in Asheville for a comfortable night's sleep before heading home the next day
I hope this itinerary gives you some ideas for your trip to Blue Ridge Parkway!