Stage 1. A 74.8 mile stage of the Blue Ridge Parkway starting at its southern terminus near Cherokee, NC and ending at NC Highway 191 south of Asheville, NC. This stage includes climbing Richland Balsam (6,020 ft), the highest point on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Approximately 38.0 miles of climbing and 8,871 feet of elevation gained during this stage.

Stage 1 Route Map. A map showing the 74.8 mile route of Stage 1 along the Blue Ridge Parkway from Cherokee, NC to just south of Asheville, NC.

Stage 1 Route Map. A map showing the 74.8 mile route of Stage 1 along the Blue Ridge Parkway from Cherokee, NC to just south of Asheville, NC. Click here to view Stage 1 in Google Maps.

Stage 1 Elevation Profile Graphs. The upper graph shows distance ridden (miles) and elevation climbed (feet). The lower graph shows distance in ridden (Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Posts) and elevation climbed (feet).

Stage 1 Elevation Profile Graphs. The upper graph shows distance ridden (miles) and elevation climbed (feet). The lower graph shows distance in ridden (Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Posts) and elevation climbed (feet).

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