Blue Ridge Pkwy and NC 80 to Woodlawn Park on US 221
Hike Number: 201
Area Location: MST, BRP
Trailhead Location: BRP and NC 80
Trailend Location: Woodlawn on US 221
Hike Type: Car Shuttle
Hiking Distance (miles): 12.6
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Elevation Range: 1,498 / 3,683
Total Elevation Gain: 2,200
Total Elevation Descent: 4,700
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0201.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0201.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0201.gpx
Trail Description: Beautiful views of the Black Mtns., maybe the only view of the Buncombe Horse Trail road, views of Hawkbill and table Rock at Linville Gorge. Go near old Lookout Tower site on Woods Mountain..
Topos: Celo, Little Switzerland
Special Features: Mountain Views
Flower Season: Early May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Black Mountain Near McDonalds
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 80
Driving Directions: I-40 E to exit 72; US 70 E to NC 80 N to Blue Ridge Parkway (trailhead). Trailend: continue on US 70, then left onto US 221 N to Woodlawn Park on left.
Notes: long car shuttle
Hike History: A0802 cancelled