Waterfall Hero Hikes: Mabry Mill

Mabry Mill is a restored historical mill near milepost 176 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Plateau District in Floyd County. The mill was built around 1910 in by Edwin Mabry, who along with his wife Lizzie, operated the mill until 1936. Mabry used the mill for grinding corn, sawing lumber and blacksmithing. The National Park Service restored the mill in 1945 as part of the parkway. Today, there is a restaurant, gift shop, and short trail around the mill and other historical buildings. Mabry Mill is the most photographed feature on the parkway.

Directions:

From Floyd, head south on US-221 for about 4 miles and turn left and then immediate right on Black Ridge Road (Route 726). Follow this for 7 miles and turn right onto Blue Ridge Parkway heading southbound. Go 4.4 miles and turn left into the parking area for Mabry Mill.

Points of Interest:

Mabry Mill is a restored, working watermill that visitors can explore. Demonstrations of rural life in Appalachia and music are performed at the mill.