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