Section 17: Laurel Springs to Devils Garden Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Approximately 14 miles

Note: a portion of this section is currently closed, and the Blue Ridge Parkway has recommended a detour. See Trail Updates for more information.

This section of trail with a few road crossings has beautiful views of pasture, valleys, mountains and deep woods in Alleghany and Wilkes counties. Seven miles of the section is within the boundaries of Doughton Park. On clear days, the area offers views of Mt. Rogers in Virginia. Camp sites may be reserved in the park.

Resources
Map of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Map of trails in the Doughton Park area of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Alleghany/Sparta Chamber of Commerce http://www.sparta-nc.com/
Wilkes County Chamber of Commerce http://www.wilkesnc.org/

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