From the entrance at the Blue Ridge Parkway to the top is approximately 3 miles. Once you park it is about a 300 yard walk to the observation deck. When we went the parking area was very icy. They were actually closing it as we went down because of icy conditions. It is a good idea to check conditions before you go.
Its about 2hrs 35 min from Charlotte area.
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