Explore mile-high overlooks with gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains and valleys below, hiking trails, picnic grounds, and opportunities to see elk as you get closer to Cherokee. Also known as Balsam Mountain Road, this 9-mile paved road leaves the Parkway and loops back toward Cherokee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Looking for the road less traveled? Another half day trip would include a journey along the Heintooga Spur Road, mile marker 458.2. Return via the Parkway by reversing your travel on the Parkway or exit the Parkway and head back to Bryson City via U.S. Features here include hiking trails, restrooms, picnic area, and a visitor center with wide open spaces to sit and enjoy the grandeur of the Blue Ridge mountains.
Along this route make sure to stop at Waterrock Knob at milepost 451.2. Suggested half day trips would be to pack a lunch, and then access the parkway at Cherokee, and travel the Parkway to Balsam Gap, or make it a round trip on the Parkway.
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