Fancy Gap

Devils Den Nature Preserve Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past a cave located near Cana, Virginia.

Fisher Peak Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Galax, Virginia.

Blue Ridge Parkway: Virginia State Line to Blowing Rock is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ennice, North Carolina.

Gully Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Ennice, North Carolina.

COVID-19 CLOSURE: Due to Covid-19, this trail will be closed effective April 10, 2020 at 8 PM until June 24, 2020.  A short 1.0 mile hike to the summit with 700’ elevation gain, the trail switchbacks steeply up to the exposed rocky summit. To the north you can see Sharp Top and Flat Top at the Peaks of Otter, and to the south you can see Pilot Mountain in North Carolina. The summit has many pla...

Mabry Mill is one of the most photographed spots on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and rightfully so. Located at MP 176.1 the mill is beautiful in any season and easily accessed from the parking lot. Since this place is so popular, be prepared for crowds.This place is a nice " leg-stretcher" if driving the Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway or a short side trip from the trailhead if you're hiking Rock Cas...

Shot Tower to Foster Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Austinville, Virginia.

Black Ridge Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Floyd, Virginia.

This 10.8 mile loop is a very demanding, but very rewarding hike that will take most of the day to complete. The hike can be started from many different locations but in this write-up it starts at the Saddle Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway and the loop is in the counter-clockwise direction.From the Saddle Overlook take the trail to the right of the parking area, which ascends quickly into th...