![]() ![]() If you run low, you'll have to get off and drive a bit of a distance to the nearest filling station. The only one that used to be out there is now closed for environmental reasons. There are no gas stations anywhere on that stretch. If you go on the southern part of the Parkway south of Asheville, fill up with gas BEFORE you get on the Blue Ridge. Plus, if you have a breakdown, there will be quite a few people who will be out there to help you. It's not a road that was intended for quick travel between destinations, so if you're in a hurry the best thing you can do is use nearby highways. ![]() If you can find yourself surrounded by all of that beauty and be annoyed by traffic, as was suggested earlier, you can just get off at the next exit. So.you can pull over, get out, find nearby hiking trails for a little stroll in the woods, linger at nice overlooks, etc. There will be signs alerting you to the fact that you are in such an area. Many slow moving vehicles will have the courtesy to get out of your way at the next available place.Īlso, it is legal to pull over all along the parkway, unless you are in a designated area where the water is used downhill for drinking purposes. There are lots of pull-offs to the side with small parking lots and awesome scenic views. It is meant to be a slow, meandering visit to the tops of the mountains. The maximum speed limit anywhere on the Blue Ridge Parkway is 45 mph. If you suddenly find yourself behind a large RV slowly chugging uphill, instead of getting huffy about it, just enjoy the slow pace and the chance to see more than you would if you were ripping down the road. A series of clips I shot while traveling along Skyline Divide in Shenandoah National Park and the entire Blue Ridge Parkway, in October 2011. Although the Parkway can get quite crowded during peak fall foliage season, it's still quite enjoyable if you go in the right frame of mind. ![]()
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