190.6 - Va. 608
191.4 - Va.608
191.9 - Bluemont Presbyterian Church and Cemetery at private road crossing
192.3 - Va. C-648, left to Mt. Airy; left on Va. C-771 to Wilus Gap
193.2 - Volunteer Gap, elev. 2706
193.7 - Orchard Gap, elev. 2675. Va. 691, right to Hillsville; left to Mt. Airy
194.7 - Va. 608
195.5 - Wards Gap, elev. 2750. Va.608; no access
196.45 - Va. 682
198.4 - Va. 685, left to Va. C-608
199.0 - Va. 608
199.1 - Turnoff connects with U.S. 52
199.4 - Fancy Gap, elev. 2925. U.S.52, left 14 mi. to Mt. Airy
199.9 - Va. C-778
202.25 - Va.608
202.8 - Granite Quarry parking overlook, elev. 3015. S.
203.9 - Piedmont overlook
204.85 - Va. 700
205.75 - Va. 608
206.1 - Piper Gap, elev. 2759. Va. 620; no access
206.35 - Va. 608, right to Va. 620 and 97
206.9 - Mt. Carroll Methodist Church and Cemetery
207.75 - Va. 608
208.25 - Blue Ridge Church and Cemetery; access to Va.C-608
209.35 - Va. 715, right to Galax
209.85 - Va.716
209.9 - Hanks Branch
211.1 - Va.612
212.2 - HanksBranch
213.1 - E. Fork Chestnut Creek
213.3 - Va. C-612
215.15 - W. Fork Chestnut Creek
215.3 - Va.799
215.7 - W. Fork Chestnut Creek
215.85 - Va. 89, right 7 mi. to Galax; left 22 mi. to Mt. Airy
216.0 - W. Fork Chestnut Creek
216.25 - W. Fork Chestnut Creek
216.9 - State Line, Virginia and North Carolina
217.3 - Road connects with N.C.18; right 15 mi. to Sparta; left 22 mi. to Mt. Airy

Mile Mile 217.5 - Cumberland Knob

Located near the Virginia state line, Cumberland Knob was the site where construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway was started in 1935 as a part of President Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps. It was therefore the first recreation area to be opened to the public, and is still a favorite destination for both locals and visitors. The mixture of lush woodlands and open fields, housing a variety of birds and other wildlife, is ideal for leisurely walks or a more demanding hike to nearby Gully Creek.

Visitor Center

There is a visitor center and bookstore located in the Cumberland Knob developed area where visitors can find information about the area and browse publications on the Parkway.

Picnic Area

There is a 33-site picnic area with comfort stations located in the Cumberland Knob developed area.

Trails

There are two trails accessible from the visitor center that range from easy to strenuous. The Cumberland Knob Trail is a 20-minute stroll through a mixed hardwood forest. The more serious hiker will find the Gully Creek Trail a greater challenge.

Fishing

There is fishing available in the Chestnut Creek area, mileposts 215 - 217. Anyone with a valid Virginia or North Carolina fishing license is welcome, but please check at the visitor center for any special regulations.

Mile 218.6 - Fox Hunters Paradise

Fox Hunters Paradise is a 10-minute walk, is where hunters could listen to their hounds baying in the valley below.

218.6 - Fox Hunters Paradise parking overlook, elev. 2805. Trail to High Piney Spur.

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