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Blue Ridge Parkway: Cherokee–Soco Gap Section GPX

Preview the Smokies-end Blue Ridge Parkway between Cherokee and Soco Gap, separately from the full Parkway. Reference GPX, map and official closure notice.

Distance (GPX)
13.2 mi 21.3 km
Shape
Scenic segment
Driving time (planning estimate)
Access check required — no driving estimate
Terrain elevation (approx.)
2,000–5,200 ft 610–1,580 m
Start
Blue Ridge Parkway / US 441, Cherokee end (MP 469.1)
End
Blue Ridge Parkway / US 19, Soco Gap (MP 455.7)

Time covers this GPX one-way segment only, excluding the approach, return and stops. Traffic, weather, construction, road conditions and driving pace can change it substantially; it is not a live ETA. A driving estimate is withheld because this guide does not confirm access.

Map/source review — not a guarantee the road is open today.

Road conditions and access can change. RevRoute does not provide live closure information. Check the official source before departure. Follow posted restrictions and never bypass a closed gate.

2 km approx. N
Start · Blue Ridge Parkway / US 441, Cherokee end (MP 469.1) End · Blue Ridge Parkway / US 19, Soco Gap (MP 455.7) Route outline from GPX — not a street map.

The drive

This is the Smokies-end Blue Ridge Parkway section between the Cherokee-side US 441 junction and US 19 at Soco Gap. It is deliberately separate from RevRoute’s full Parkway alignment reference.

The GPX stays on the Parkway main line and excludes the Heintooga spur and Waterrock Knob visitor-center road. Waterrock Knob is farther north than this section’s endpoint; it is not silently included as an extra destination.

The NPS road-status table dated October 11, 2026 listed this section closed for weather. This is a dated report, not a live access determination. Check the exact MP 455.7–469.1 section on the official page before departure.

RevScore: this route's curviness

37/100 Twisty

Calculated from the bends and distance in this exact mapped route using RevRoute's existing scoring formula. Heading-change density: approximately 223° per km.

A geometry-based route score, not a user review, driving-performance ranking, difficulty rating or safety assessment. Elevation is not part of the current formula. Recorded-drive scores may differ because GPS sampling and speed weighting differ. Never change your speed to improve a score.

Recorded drives & leaderboard

No verified drive totals or leaderboard entries are published on this guide yet. We do not infer them from page views, GPX downloads or route previews.

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How these planning facts were checked

This route is currently closed to vehicle access. Its mapped geometry and terrain facts are provided for reference, not as an available driving itinerary.

Terrain elevations were sampled at 100 points along the GPX using the USGS NED approximately 10-metre terrain dataset hosted by Open Topo Data (dataset snapshot: April 23, 2020). The displayed range is rounded to 50 feet / 10 metres. It is an approximate sampled range—not an exact road minimum/maximum, summit height or cumulative elevation gain. Terrain can differ from the road surface around tunnels, bridges and road cuts.

Facts checked October 11, 2026. Sources are linked under “Guide sources.” The original GPX remains an untimed map trace; these modeled facts are not recorded-drive measurements.

Driving notes

  1. Drive within posted limits

    These are public roads shared with residents, cyclists, wildlife and other visitors—not closed courses. Stay in your lane and leave room for slower traffic.

  2. Plan fuel and breaks separately

    Choose lawful meeting and parking places before departure. The road trace does not reserve parking or include attraction entrance roads, walking trails or lunch stops.

  3. Read the exact extent

    This is the Cherokee–Soco Gap section, not the whole Parkway or a Cherokee-to-Asheville drive.

Places along the route

  • Signed main-line overlooks

    Stop ideas for a visit after confirming access. Check road status, parking and viewpoint access before planning a stop.

Seasons & weather

Mountain fog, wind, ice and fallen debris can change access quickly. Check the linked park, Tennessee and North Carolina road reports before departure. This source review is not a live road-status service; a GPX never overrides a gate or closure.

Questions drivers ask

Is this the full Blue Ridge Parkway?

No. This is the Smokies-end section from Cherokee to Soco Gap. The complete alignment has a separate reference guide.

Does this guide confirm current access?

No. A weather closure was reported in the October 11, 2026 NPS table. Check the linked official status for MP 455.7–469.1 before departure.

Does it visit Waterrock Knob?

No. Waterrock Knob is north of Soco Gap and its visitor-center spur is outside this trace.

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