Trails in the Blue Ridge Parkway Section 5 Trailhead Area

Here is a list of all trails in the Blue Ridge Parkway Section 5 Trailhead area.

Each trail has its own printable page with all the information and links, including (where available):

  • directions to the starting point
  • difficulty
  • length
  • elevation change
  • a map
  • photos from along the way, and
  • a detailed description and trail directions.

For general information about the Blue Ridge Parkway Section 5 trailhead, see the Blue Ridge Parkway Section 5 Trailhead page.

Need to find trails by another method? Go back to Trails.

Nearby Trails

The following trails cross into this trailhead area, but are primarily accessed from another trailhead:

Art Loeb Section 2 Trail

More Difficult

Bad Fork Trail

More Difficult

Big Creek Trail

More Difficult
  • Follows one of the larger tributaries of the North Mills River. Many creek crossings on the lower half. Steep climb up the Pisgah Ridge on the upper half. High elevation change. Carry bikes across Blue Ridge Parkway property.
  • 4.9mi, Climbs Steeply, Moderately Rough
  • Mills River Trailhead

Case Camp Ridge Trail

More Difficult

Laurel Mountain Trail

More Difficult
  • Long, narrow, backcountry singletrack trail which reaches high elevations. Overall, it's a gradual climb but it does feature some very technical spots and steep climbs. In addition to that, there are fast sections where you can stay in the middle...
  • 7.4mi, Climbs Moderately, Moderately Rough
  • Mills River Trailhead

Pilot Rock Trail

Moderate
  • This trail is a blast and is nearly always ridden downhill. It's steep, with many sharp switchbacks. Very rocky; has a rock garden that's nearly impossible to ride, and many waterbars. Test out your suspension here! Great views from the top of Pilot...
  • 3.6mi, Climbs Steeply, Moderately Rough
  • Mills River Trailhead

Seniard Ridge Trail

More Difficult

Shut-In Trail

Most Difficult

Sleepy Gap Trail

Moderate

Trace Ridge Trail

Moderate
  • Uphill from the Trace Ridge trailhead parking lot, this trail follows an old roadbed to the parkway. It is a rocky trail: either a fast, bumpy downhill, or a steep, technical uphill. Highly recommended! Downhill from the trailhead, this trail was...
  • 3.1mi, Climbs Steeply, Some Obstacles
  • Mills River Trailhead

Graveyard Fields Loop Trail

Moderate

Mountains to Sea Section 2 Trail

Most Difficult

Devil's Courthouse Connector Trail

Easy