Blue Ridge Parkway | INDIAN GAP PARKING AREA / INDIAN ROCKS TRAIL (MP 47.5)

Indian Gap Parking Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Indian Gap Parking Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway

View: None
Trails: Indian Rocks Trail
Picnic Tables: 1 (no grill)

The Indian Gap Parking Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway has a short trail and a picnic table located about 100 feet up the hiking trail.

Indian Rocks Trail

Length: .3 miles, round trip
Time: 10-15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

A trail through the woods leads to numerous rock formations known as the Indian Rocks. A sign marks the trailhead. I can’t say where the name comes from, as the rocks don’t resemble Indians or anything like that, at least not to a sober person. The trail does not lead to any scenic views, but it does offer a chance to walk around and maybe climb on the rocks if you are younger. This is an out-and-back trail, so once at the end, turn around and head back to the car.

A few of the many rocks along the Indian Rocks Trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway

A few of the many rocks along the Indian Rocks Trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway


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Last updated on November 20, 2023
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