The Plateau District is the southern half of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, stretching from milepost 106 to the North Carolina state line at milepost 216. A number of special places are found in the Plateau District, including Rocky Knob, Mabry Mill and the Blue Ridge Music Center.
Points of Interest:
The following points of interest are in ascending order by mile post.
Milepost 120.4: Mill Mountain Parkway - A spur road that provides access to trails in Roanoke Valley.
Milepost 139.0: View Cahas Mountain - Overlook with view of 3,500-foot Cahas Mountain.
Milepost 143.9: View Devil's Backbone - Overlook with views of Devil's Backbone, Cahas Mountain and Blackwater Valley.
Milepost 154.1: Smart View Overlook - A forested view between two sloping hills into the Pigg River Valley below. This overlook provides access to the trails at Smart View Recreation Area.
Milepost 154.5: Smart View Picnic Area - Smart View Recreation Area has picnicking, hiking trails and a historic
Milepost 157.6: Shortts Knob Overlook - Shortts Knob is named for Amos Shortt, a fur trapper who lived in the area. The overlook is completely overgrown so no view here.
Milepost 162.4: Rakes Mill Pond - Jarman Rakes built the dam and millpond in the early 19th century. Mr. Rakes allowed customers to fish the pond while they waited for their grist.
Milepost 168.0: The Saddle Overlook - Overlook with views east towards the Piedmont and west towards Buffalo Mountain. The overlook provides access to the trails at Rocky Knob.
Milepost 168.8: Rock Castle Gorge Overlook - View looking down into Rock Castle Gorge with access to trails at Rocky Knob.
Milepost 169.1: Twelve O'clock Knob Overlook - View of Rock Castle Gorge with access to trails at Rocky Knob.
Milepost 176.1: Mabry Mill - Mabry Mill is a restored historical watermill with demonstrations and live music.
External Links:
National Park Service website: https://www.nps.gov/blri/index.htm
Virtual Blue Ridge website: https://www.virtualblueridge.com/
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