Rough Ridge is a neat little spot about 400 feet above the Blue Ridge Parkway. Its outcroppings of rock and relatively low wind-swept brush provide the opportunity for panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains. Hikers can get there by using a half-mile long portion of the 13-mile Tanawha Trail. It is worth noting that sections of the trail here are very narrow due to dense foliage. For additional information on the Tanawha Trail, including trail maps and profiles, use the link below.