Waterrock Knob Trail
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north carolina · Haywood County

Waterrock Knob Trail

The highest Parkway trailhead with sunset views into four states.

Rating
Length
1.2 mi
Difficulty
3
County
Haywood

About This Trail

The highest trailhead on the Blue Ridge Parkway at 5,820 feet leads to a summit with views into the Great Smokies, the Plott Balsam range, and on clear days, into Georgia and South Carolina. This is one of the finest sunset hikes in the mountains—watching the sun sink behind wave after wave of ridges is unforgettable.

Location

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Coordinates: 35.4597, -83.1417 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

On the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 451.2, park at the Waterrock Knob Visitor Center.

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