

I live in CA and am a devoted PCT hiker, but, will still be recuperating from ACL reconstruction in August when I plan to drive the Blue Ridge Parkway. What are some easy-moderate trails with minimal elevation gain in the Visitor Center area? Any help will be appreciated. I have only the one day and that route...I sure wish it wasn't that way and I could hike for days on end! Thank you.
Are We There Yet, The Oconaluftee River Trail starts from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center near the south entrance of both the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It would be a good choice.