Rocky Knob Butterfly Walk (Rocky Knob - Milepost 167.1)
Blue Ridge Parkway · North Carolina
Photo: NPS Photo
Next time
Thursday, Oct 15 · 10:00 AM
Local time at the park
About this program
Enjoy a peaceful guided walk through the Rocky Knob Recreation Area as you search for butterflies alongside a Park Ranger, volunteers, and fellow butterfly enthusiasts.
Participants will also have the opportunity to contribute to the Blue Ridge Parkway Citizen Science Butterfly Monitoring Program, helping to track and better understand local butterfly populations.
What to Bring
• Water
• Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes
Weather Notice
This program will be canceled in the event of rain.
- Where to meet
- Rocky Knob Campground - Milepost - 167.1. Meet next to the campground kiosk.
- Good to know
- 1 hour.
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Thursday, Oct 1510:00 AM
- Thursday, Oct 2210:00 AM
Schedule from the Blue Ridge Parkway, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Sunset
6:46 PM
Thursday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
Stay the night
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