Continuation of part 2

MP 91.0 A moderate 1.9 mile portion of the Appalachian Trail, which runs from VA 695 to the Sharp Top Mountain lookout.

MP 92.5 The Sharp Top Mountain to Harvey’s Knob section of the Appalachian Trail is a moderate 2.9 mile hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

MP 95.4 Harvey’s Knob overlooks Montvale, a portion of the Appalachian Trail is also moderately challenging, but it’s only a .6 mile hike.

MP 95.9 This mile-long stretch of the Appalachian Trail runs from Montvale Lookout to Taylor’s Mountain Lookout and is a moderately strenuous hike.

MP 96.0 Spec Mine Trail is a 2.8 mile arduous trail maintained by the US Forest Service.This Blue Ridge Parkway hiking trail begins at Montvale Lookout and leads into Botetourt County along State Route 645 .

MP 97.0 A moderate 0.8 mile section of the Appalachian Trail from Taylor’s Mountain Lookout to Blackhorse Gap.

MP 110.6 Stewart’s Knob Trail is a short walk to an incredible view of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.

MP 114.9 Roanoke River Trail is a .35 mile self-guided walk to a balcony overlooking the Roanoke River.

MP 120.4 Roanoke Mountain Summit Trail is a moderate tenth-mile hike to a splendid view of the Roanoke Valley.

MP 120.5 Chestnut Ridge Trail is a moderate 1.75 mile hike near the Roanoke Mountain camping area.

MP 121.4 Roanoke Valley Horse Trail is an 18.5-mile moderate-length horse trail that begins near Highway 220 and runs along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

MP 123.2 Buck Mountain Trail is a moderately challenging half mile hike to the top of Buck Mountain. The summit offers a fantastic view of the city of Roanoke.

MP 154.5 Smart View Loop Trail is a 2.6 mile moderate hike around the relaxing Blue Ridge Parkway Picnic Area.

MP 167.1 Rock Castle Gorge Trail is a strenuous 10.8 mile hike. The loop trail leads from Rocky Knob Campground, over Rocky Knob, and through the incredible Rocky Knob Gorge before ending back at camp. This trail makes for an extreme day hike. If you’re not used to strenuous hikes, be sure to pack a Coleman foot care kit.

MP 167.1 Hardwood Cove is a moderately strenuous .8 mile portion of the Rock Castle Gorge trail. This section is a self-guided nature trail.

MP 169.0 Black Ridge Trail is a moderate hiking trail that runs 3.1 miles from the Rocky Knob Visitor Center, past Black Ridge and the Grassy Knoll.

MP 169.0 Rocky Knob Picnic Loop Trail is a relaxing one-mile hike around the picnic area. This is a perfect effortless hike for hot afternoons.

MP 176.2 Mabry Mill Trail is an easy trail that passes the restored Mabry Mill and numerous displays of long-time mountain life, including shoe making and blacksmithing.

MP 179.2 Round Meadow Creek Trail is a half-mile moderate hiking trail that runs through the quiet, shady forest around Round Meadow Creek.

There is much, much more to see and do along the Blue Ridge Parkway!