We have done the entire BRPkway several times, both in cars and on
an M'cycle. The northern section, "Skyline Drive" is ok...not great, but
a decent day or day/night cruise. It is narrow comparatively, and in
some occasional suspect repair as parts of it are chip/tar as opposed
to black top. Deer are numerous at all times of day/night. Speed is
a stupid 35. But, some decent low alt, long range views, some nice
cruising and a good day or 2 trip.

The "real" Blue Ridge Parkway, imo, starts in northern NC and the
best section of the 469 mile road is the last 60ish from Asheville to Cherokee.

I live 20 mins from the lower end and run long stretches of it with great regularity;
it is a marvel of engineering/road building and there is not a stop sign or red light for
all of its length.

All sections of the BRP tend to be crowded on weekends, so if you can cop a
weekday or two, that is rec'd.

Some links for your perusal, below...and, if you have more questions,
I consider myself a knowledgeable BRPkway addict.
BR,mD

http://www.blueridgeskyline.com/

http://ncnatural.com/Parkway/

http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/

http://www.blueridgepkwy.com/

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To answer your question, mid November as usual.
BR,mD

The 35 mph speed limit...how much is that enforced?

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I have, took the family to Lurray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park, I was a nice time. We drove muuuch faster then 35 MPH and didn't see a single cop but that may have been my lucky day.

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