This image of the Craggy Gardens trail was taken in early spring on a beautiful misty morning. ~ Craggy Gardens is on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina. The woods are known for uniquely shaped trees leading to exposed Appalachian balds. The area is popular for hiking: visit our online Guide to the […]
Winter Aerial View of Craggy Gardens, Milepost 364.6
Date Taken: 03/08/2013 Location: Craggy Gardens, Milepost 364.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina and Mount Mitchell State Park Camera: Nikon D4 Lens: Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II Focal Length: 70mm ISO: 320 Shutter: 1/800 Aperture: 4.5 Filters: None Exposure: Manual How I Got This Shot: This photo was captured leaning out […]
Mountain Ash at Craggy Gardens, Milepost 366
Date Taken: 09/27/2019 Location: Craggy Gardens area, Milepost 366 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina ~ North of Asheville, North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Parkway passes through the Great Craggy Mountains, an area of exposed rock surfaces and high peaks that provides breathtaking views of distant southern Appalachian ridges. Large expanses of […]
Long-range View at Craggy Gardens, Milepost 364.6
Date Taken: 09/07/2019 Location: Craggy Gardens, Milepost 346.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina Camera: Nikon D3500 Lens: Nikkor 18-55mm Focal Length: 35mm ISO: 400 Shutter: 1/30 Aperture: F4.5 Filters: No filter, lightroom exposure edits Exposure: Multiple How I Got This Shot: I caught this photo standing in the center of the […]
Catawba Rhododendron at Craggy Gardens, Milepost 364.6
Date Taken: 06/03/2017 Location: Craggy Gardens area of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 364 near Asheville, North Carolina Camera: Nikon D810 Lens: Nikon 20mm f/1.8 Focal Length: 20mm ISO: 160 Shutter: 0.4 sec Aperture: F/9 Filters: None Exposure: Aperture Priority How I Got This Shot: Driving along the Parkway in search of a nice shot […]
Misty Mountainside at Craggy Gardens, Milepost 364.6
Date Taken: 05/20/2018 Location: Craggy Gardens, Milepost 364.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina Camera: Canon Rebel 4ti Lens: 50mm Focal Length: 30 ISO: 400 Shutter: 400 Aperture: F/22 Filters: UV Exposure: Manual How I Got This Shot: We finally found a spot above the fog and parked at the Craggy Gardens […]
Red Berries at Craggy Gardens, Milepost 364.6
Date Taken: 10/13/2016 Location: Craggy Gardens, Milepost 364.6 Camera: Nikon5100 Lens: nikkor55-300mm Focal Length: 55mm ISO: 125 Shutter: 1/320 Aperture: f5.6 Filters: none Exposure: A How I Got This Shot: got it from overlook at Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
Lower Overlook at Craggy Gardens, Milepost 364.6
Date Taken: 05/19/2017 Location: Craggy Gardens (the lower overlook), Milepost 364.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway just north of Asheville, North Carolina.
Rhododendron at Craggy Gardens, Milepost 364.6
Date Taken: 06/13/2016 Location: Craggy Gardens, Milepost 364.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway just north of Asheville, North Carolina. ~ Visit our Blue Ridge Parkway Guide for a printable Craggy Gardens trail map.
Exiting Craggy Flats Tunnel, Milepost 364.4
Date Taken: 10/17/2016 Location: Craggy Flats Tunnel, Milepost 364.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina. Fall colors along higher elevations are moving slowly towards peak. ~ Craggy Gardens is an area of exposed rock surfaces and high peaks that provides breathtaking views of distant southern Appalachian ridges. It has a visitor center, picnic […]
Fall Color on the Craggy Pinnacle Trail, Milepost 364
Date Taken: 10/17/2016 Location: Craggy Pinnacle Trail, Milepost 364.2 in Craggy Gardens. View a printable Craggy Gardens trail map on Virtual Blue Ridge. Camera: Canon EOS 6D Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Focal Length: 16mm ISO: 400 Shutter: 1/30 s Aperture: 16 Filters: None Exposure: Manual How I Got This Shot: I live […]
Mountain Ash in Craggy Gardens, Milepost 364.6
Date Taken: 10/13/2016 Location: View from Craggy Pinnacle parking lot in Craggy Gardens, Milepost 364.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina.