Wildcat Rock TrailTemporarily closed
Still closed from Helene damage, with no reopening date yet. A longtime local favorite.
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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
An easy, dog-friendly loop, about as low-stress as trails get. Good when you want fresh air without committing to a real climb. Pop into the center for maps and Parkway intel.
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Strawberry Gap Trailhead Locals’ pick
Steady climb, real lookout at the top, and you'll likely have the view mostly to yourself. Leave the dog at home, it's not dog-friendly.
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail Locals’ pick
Two waterfalls, wide-open meadows, and the best swimming falls in the area, right off the Parkway. That section reopened in 2025 so it's back in play. Check conditions in winter, ice can shut it down.