Rough Ridge Trail

 

The beginning of the Rough Ridge Trail is exciting and not very far north of the Beacon Heights Trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's also just north of the iconic Linn Cove Viaduct which has a very interesting history. While the sights off the Linn Cove Viaduct are spectacular any time of year, for a real treat, visit in the fall during the yearly color show put on by the trees! On to the trail and sights on it...

Beacon Heights Trail

 

The Beacon Heights Trail is located near Linville, North Carolina, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at the entrance from US 221 and is a short and relatively easy trail but with awesome views as this post testifies. This was also the first real hike of my spring trip in 2025, as severe or inclement weather prevented much hiking prior to this point.