Blue Ridge Pkwy
I would love to hear from those of you who have done the BRP from end to end in a trip. How did you do it? Where did you stay? How long at each cg? Any other details you might add. Thanks!
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DownTheAvenue wrote:
I have driven the entire BRP many times, and always find it compelling. To dispute a previous post, every tunnel is high enough for any vehicle, just remember that they are arched, so at the edges the clearance may be too low for many vehicles, but just stay towards the center (you will not have to cross the center line) and you will be fine. I always stayed at the Park Services campgrounds and found them to be completely adequate. Be sure to stop at every museum and wayside store.
My previous post:
"We were in our 24' Class C which was fine but much of the parkway is not engineered for large RV's. "
is accurate. I never said tunnel height was the issue though there are three near the south end that have minimum clearances of between 10' 6" and 11' 3" which will require larger rigs to straddle the centerline. Much of the BRP has no shoulder whatsoever and the lanes are narrow. You are constantly climbing/descending with many very tight turns and switchbacks.
If you are in any RV 36' or larger, especially with a toad you will not be able to drive the BRP without crossing the double yellow lines on a regular basis. Some folks do but that does not mean it is a good idea much less safe or legal. Should you have any sort of a breakdown it may be a couple of miles before you can get far enough off of the road to keep from blocking the lane.
The BRP is like much of Highway one in California Highway, drop dead gorgeous but not engineered for large RV's. If you have a large rig do yourself and everyone else a favor.... enjoy the BRP from your Toad.
As always.... Opinions and YMMV.
:C
