Several miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway run through Haywood County.  There are a number of trails in this section classified from easy to strenuous.  Some are accessible right from the road and some are trailheads that can only be reached by driving along a paved spur road. The Waterrock Knob overlook is a favorite of photographers and star gazers. The large parking lot offers a 360 degree panoramic view and is great for both sunrise and sunset photographs. At night, many with telescopes spend the night, getting a closer look at the stars and constellations.  

417.0 - East Fork Trail Access               easy                    .2 miles

418.8 - Graveyards Fields Trail              easy-moderate     .2 to 106 miles

422.4 - Devil's Courthouse Trail             strenuous              .5 miles

425.5 - Mountain to Sea Access             easy                    .15 miles

427.6 - Bear Pen Gap Trail                     moderate               2.8 miles

431.0 - Richland Balsam Trail                moderate             1.4 miles round trip

451.2 - Waterrock Knob Trail               strenuous             .5 mile

577.7 - Hinetooga Trail Access at

           (Balsam Mountain Road)       moderate             1.5 miles