The Ramblin’ Bald: Guided High Elevation Hike (Craggy Gardens Visitor Center - Milepost 364)
Blue Ridge Parkway · North Carolina
Photo: Harold Blackwood Photo
Next time
Friday, Oct 9 · 10:45 AM
Local time at the park
About this program
Come join a ranger for a guided hike in our changeable mountains! The land is always in flux, whether it’s seasonal flowers, deep geological time, or varied land use throughout human history. While hike topics may change from day to day, there is one constant throughout; the beauty unique to the high elevations on Blue Ridge Parkway!
The hike will be approximately 1 mile out and back, and the trail is easy-to-moderate, on rocky terrain. Expect the trail to be slick, especially if there has been dense fog or rain recently.
You must wear closed-toed shoes appropriate for a trail walk. Please bring water and rain gear in case of a turn in the weather. If there is light rain, the hike will continue if everyone is sufficiently prepared. In the event of thunder or other dangerous conditions, the hike will be canceled.
- Where to meet
- Meet in front of the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center.
- Good to know
- This 60-minute hike starts at 10:45AM.
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Friday, Oct 910:45 AM
- Saturday, Oct 1010:45 AM
- Sunday, Oct 111:45 PM
- Monday, Oct 121:45 PM
- Tuesday, Oct 1310:45 AM
- Wednesday, Oct 1410:45 AM
- Thursday, Oct 1510:45 AM
- Friday, Oct 161:45 PM
- Saturday, Oct 1710:45 AM
Schedule from the Blue Ridge Parkway, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
72° / 55°
overcast clouds · OpenWeather forecast
Sunset
7:04 PM
Friday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
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