Graveyard Fields on Blue Ridge Parkway, NC
Graveyard Fields Blue Ridge Parkway
The small valley called Graveyard Fields near milepost 419 on the Blue Ridge Parkway (about 37 miles south of Asheville, NC) is one of the most beautiful spots on the Parkway. The valley is formed by the Yellowstone Prong and has two waterfalls. The valley is an amazing place, with great hiking trails, and campsites. But you don't need to hike to appreciate the beauty of the place. Just pull off into one of the overlooks on the Parkway and enjoy the view.
The place is spectacular in the fall. The colors along the Yellowstone Prong and surrounding hills are beautiful and really setoff the waterfalls.
In the late falls the place is pretty barren with all the leaves gone. But a short hike to the lower waterfalls is a nice break from driving the Parkway. The area around the lower falls is well worth exploring. Loom at the rocks and can see why the stream is called Yellowstone Prong.
