FRIENDS of the
Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc.

P.O. Box 341
Arden, NC 28704

P.O. Box 20986
Roanoke, Va. 24018

800-228-7275 (toll-free)
540-772-2992 (fax)
staff@friendsbrp.org

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a non-profit, volunteer organization that is dedicated to preserving, promoting and enhancing the Blue Ridge Parkway, a national treasure.

FRIENDS programs focus on preservation, protection and education.

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia, whose current principal business address for identification purposes is P.O. Box 20986, Roanoke, Virginia 24018.

FRIENDS of the
Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc.

A National Park Service Blue Ridge Parkway approved
partner organization dedicated to preserve, promote
and enhance the Blue Ridge Parkway, a national treasure,
for future generations.

Volunteer Join Donate Adopt-A-Trail

Trails Forever Program

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY:

Trails:

Humpback Rocks Trails ~ Milepost 59
Otter Creek and James River Trails ~ Milepost 63.6
Peaks of Otter Trails ~ Milepost 86
Rocky Knob Trails ~ Milepost 169
Doughton Park Trails ~ Milepost 241
Cone Park - Carriage Trails ~ Milepost 294
Price Park Trails ~ Milepost 296
Tanawha Trail ~ Milepost 305.5
Linville Falls Trails ~ Milepost 316.4
Crabtree Falls Trail ~ Milepost 339.5
Craggy Gardens Trails ~ Milepost 364.5

Campgrounds:

Otter Creek ~ Milepost 60.9
Peaks of Otter ~ Milepost 86.0
Roanoke Mountains ~ Milepost 120.5
Rocky Knob Campground ~ Milepost 167.1
Doughton Park ~ Milepost 239.0
Crabtree Meadows ~ 339.5

FRIENDS believes in community-based programs! We encourage clubs, businesses, families or groups of friends to adopt a Parkway trail.

Click here for stories about FRIENDS volunteer trail groups and the difference they make on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

We are building partnerships with groups to maintain this critical Parkway resource -- your Parkway trails! The Blue Ridge Parkway has over 100 trails and over 350 miles of trails that need your help!

For individuals or families to be approved to adopt a trail, they must meet the same criterion as clubs or businesses. The Approval Process begins with applying either on line or requesting an application by calling 800-228-PARK (7275).

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Groups must meet the following criteria:

Commitment to maintain the trail for 3 to 5 years and with sufficient manpower

Submit an application
Be approved by the Park Service representative in your area
Once approved, submit NPS Volunteer Forms on all group members before you begin your work

Submit quarterly maintenance forms of your trail work and hours of service

List of Trails/Overlooks that need Adoption

Adopt-A-Trail Volunteer Application

Adopt-A-Trail Group Application

Adopt-A-Trail Procedure Manual

Adopt-An-Overlook Volunteer Application

Pre-Steps In The Process:

1. Visit the trail site as a club/organization/group and see if the trail is a match with your organization. The terrain and length of trail are all considerations.

2. Review the Trail Maintenance Standards

3. Consider your commitment to the Trails Forever program. Can your organization commit for 3-5 years?

4. Submit the online Volunteer Trails Forever application or application requested from our office 800-228-Park(7275).

5. After you have adopted your trail, please submit quarterly the hours worked on your trail by printing the PDF form Maintenance Activity Form.

Trails Forever

Volunteers in Parks

Saving Parkway Views

Kelley School

Preserving the Hemlocks

Natural Resources

Environmental Education

American Hiking Society is a partner with FRIENDS in the Trails Forever Program and the development of FRIENDS' trail manual.