blue ridge parkway

[blacklightning]

well 2 weeks before we start our trip a little nervous. starting point albany ny. not sure how many miles the first day, but no time limit ,mostly no highway

You will be fine. Just be sure to pack the rain gear so that it is readily available. I am actually thinking about heading that way tomorrow morning. The forecast will always be for about 20% chance or greater for rain. But due to the changes in elevation the clouds can appear and disappear at any moment. The BRP is one of my favorite ways to relax and enjoy the ride.

 

[knobby]

Clingman's Dome is pretty cool if you can find a day without fog. Pretty good hike to get up to the observation deck! Make sure you take some gear for cold weather. You can be roasting, down in the towns, then getting pretty cold (and wet) when up on the ridge.

 

[RayBJ]

The best (enjoyable) route from NY is i81 down to Va. It avoids the congested cities along i95. Roanoke is the only slowdown area depending on timing. US & State highways will take at least 1 extra day to reach the fun areas if you don't want to slab it down/up. As mentioned, bring mesh, warm & rain gear. With the elevation changes, you'll likely need them all down south. Don't be surprised if/when BRP sections get closed due to fog. If you have a GPS, find your way to the next entry point since usually only 1 section/valley is impacted. Check the link I put above (#8) before you head out each day.
ENJOY THE ADVENTURE!

 

[K80Shooter]

I'll be riding mine to Ashville, NC this fall then doing the BRP to Cherokee then 441 back down to Ga.

 

[JayBros]

Am going to ride it Tuesday from US-23 just north of Balsam to 441 then west and south to do the Dragon and Skyway, hopefully after the crotch rocket gang has gone home.

 

[tntnj]

I am going there on June 26 to July 2 . Going to stay at Big Lynn's in Little Switzerland . I want to do the whole Parkway if I can. I have been to the Dragon and the Rattler, I want to try a few more roads there.

 

[JayBros]

Consider riding the Cherohala Skyway, https://cherohala.com/.