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Blue Ridge Parkway: Linn Cove Viaduct, Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina
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Blue Ridge Parkway: Linn Cove Viaduct

Blue Ridge Parkway · Blowing Rock → Linville Falls

Sweeping21 mi35 min2,200 ft climbHigh point ≈ 4,400 ftOne way
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The drive

This part of the Blue Ridge Parkway starts at Blowing Rock near Moses Cone Manor at milepost 294 and runs south past Price Lake to Linville Falls at milepost 316. The best-known structure on it is the Linn Cove Viaduct at milepost 304.

The viaduct is 1,243 feet long, built from 153 precast concrete segments that weigh 50 tons each. It was finished in 1983 as the last section of the Parkway to be completed, and the American Society of Civil Engineers named it a National Civil Engineering Landmark. The drive is 20.7 miles and takes about 35 minutes, with sweeping curves.

Along the way

  1. Blowing Rock (Moses Cone, MP 294)
  2. Price Lake
  3. Linn Cove Viaduct
  4. Linville Falls (MP 316)
Elevation
2,200 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 4,400 ft
Blowing RockLinville Falls
Curves
Mostly gentle, with three twisty stretches
Blowing RockLinville Falls
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The NPS lists sporadic single-lane closures from milepost 291.8 to 305.1 for a paving project, so expect short waits.
  • The Linville Falls spur road at milepost 316.5 is open, but the campground and picnic area are closed for Helene damage.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check National Park Service: Blue Ridge Parkway road closures.

Questions about this drive

How long is the Linn Cove Viaduct drive?

The Blue Ridge Parkway from Blowing Rock (milepost 294) to Linville Falls (milepost 316), crossing the Linn Cove Viaduct, is 20.7 miles and takes about 35 minutes.

How long is the Linn Cove Viaduct?

The Linn Cove Viaduct at milepost 304 is 1,243 feet long and was completed in 1983 as the last section of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Is the Blue Ridge Parkway open at the Linn Cove Viaduct?

Usually, but short single-lane closures for paving or repairs come up. Check the National Park Service closure page before you go.

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Map of Blue Ridge Parkway: Linn Cove Viaduct, from Blowing Rock to Linville Falls