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Blue Ridge Parkway Thunder Hill Overlook
1commentWell-known locally, but heavily patrolled. On weekends, in summer and fall, many tourists. Thunder Hill itself (across parkway from overpass) is a great spot for tanning, beautiful outdoor setting with marvelous view. Plenty of places to wander off.
- Best time
- Strictly speaking, open 24 hours.
- Crowd
- Locals, students, elderly 'Floridiot' tourists, undercover cops.
- Watch out
- Risky (but possible) to meet stranfers, heavily patrolled, tourists wander through.
- Last verified
- Not yet · updated 2006
Wheelchair: Not accessible
The guide
Where exactly
From Hwy 321, north of Blowing Rock, take Parkway exit and turn north. Thunder Hill overlook ca. 1-2 miles on the left. Cross parkway thhrough stile and up the hill to tanning and secluded areas.
Cruisiest spot: The hill across the parkway from the overlook.
When to go
Strictly speaking, open 24 hours. Best times: Lunchtime, just before and after dark. Dates open: Strictly speaking, open 24 hours.
Etiquette
Be careful with strangers. Best to meet a friend or check out secluded areas for obvious like minds.
Nudity: Not until you get off the beaten path.
Safety
Risky (but possible) to meet stranfers, heavily patrolled, tourists wander through. Have also seen Evangelists proselityzing to 'save' gay souls... The Blue Ridge Parkway is patrolled by park police, state police, county sheriffs, city cops (Blowing Rock/Asheville) and who knows who else...Stings and occasional crackdowns, particularly hard on public and indecent exposure.
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will check it out tonight around 9
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