Doughton Park / Blue Ridge Parkway

National Heritage Award Program

Allegheny & Wilkes Counties

12Krn PARK WALK  YR919

Tarheel State Walkers Volkssports Association

START POINT: Bluffs Coffee Shop at Doughton Park

45356 Blue Ridge Parkway

Laurel Springs, NC 28644-9716

336-372-4744

GPS: N360 26.0', W81010.67'

HOURS:     Daily 7:30-7:30 during season

POC:  Dick / Winnie Feldmann, 336-992-2609, rwfandwbf@aol .corn

TRAIL: Rated 3+ Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. Very scenic loop on existing trail and pedestrian system of Doughton Park. Historic Brinegar Cabin on trait and Blue Ridge Parkway. Lodging, meals, and campground at trail site. Carry water. Credit event only.

HOW TO GET THERE: From 1-77 (N or S) take Exit 83 (US 21 thru Elkin). Follow US21 North approx. 21 miles to BRP. Turn left (South) on BRP for approx. 11 miles to S/F at Milepost 241.