The highs are in the mid-70s and the lows are in the mid-40s. You will be at higher elevations in the mountains, so it stays a bit chilly. The weather during the spring is on the comfortable/cool side. You’ll also see some beautiful flowers bloom like the rhododendrons at Craggy Gardens. Once the winter frost has subsided, the greens really come out in the mountains. The other time I would recommend is late spring/early summer. However, fall is the most crowded time to visit, which means it’s harder to find accommodation and the overlooks and trails can get busy. Temperatures range from the low-40s to the high-60s. It can be rainy so come prepared with a rain jacket (I like this one from Columbia). During this season, the temperatures are comfortable and sometimes a little cool. The fall foliage is unparalleled and one of the best places to see the seasonal show in the South. I personally think fall is the best time to drive it. It honestly depends what you want out of the drive.
I’ll give you some options for your 3-day itinerary so you can choose your own adventure. Alternatively, you can spend a day in Asheville, North Carolina for a city break during your mountain road trip. If you don’t plan to stop for hiking or other lengthy outings, I recommend driving the parkway in 2 days and allocating one day to explore one of the national parks on either end of the parkway.
You can easily cover the route in a weekend road trip with this Blue Ridge Parkway 3 day itinerary.īlue Ridge Parkway itself can be driven in a day (albeit a ridiculously long day covering 469 miles), but you’ll be stopping frequently at the many overlooks, trails, and historic structures along the way so you should spend a minimum of 2 days driving the actual parkway. Running from the Southern-most end of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. If you’re looking for an epic fall road trip in the South, the best one is hands down Blue Ridge Parkway.
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