Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center to Folk Art Center Out and Back

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center to Folk Art Center Out and Back
Meeting Point: Trailhead
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
General Location: Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
Parking URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5idDZfpsN3HfTECu9
Parking Address: 199 Hemphill Knob Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Parking Notes: Plenty of parking at the Visitor Center. Note that the address is accessible only via the parkway.
Miles from Downtown Asheville: 7
Total Length: 5.6
Elevation Gain: 722
Trail Type: Out and Back
Difficulty Level: Moderate
AllTrails URL: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/blue-ridge-parkway-visitor-center-to-folk-art-center-out-and-back-48b463f?u=i&sh=nnvj4c
Restrooms: Nearby
Cell Service Availability: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Comments
Easy side of moderate hike on the Moutains to Sea Trail. Restrooms available at the Visitor Center (opens at 9am) and the Folk Art Center (turn-around point).
Legal Disclaimer
This Worship in the Wild event involves hiking, which may be physically taxing and involve some risks to participants and their property. Neither the event host nor Worship in the Wild can assure participants' safety or eliminate all risks. Participants are responsible for their own safety, and they affirm that they have the necessary skills, physical conditioning, and equipment to safely participate in the event. Participants assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses.