Parking along Blue Ridge Parkway

[Not Sunshine]

I am considering a section hike that would end along the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Roanoke.

Does anyone have any input regarding vehicle safety if I were to park along the parkway. According to the maps, I could park on a dirt road...or at one of those pull off areas for views. One would have fair vehicle traffic - the other would [hopefully] be tucked away out of view.

I'm not sure which would be a safer area for parking my car.

It would be there 7-10 days.

Thoughts?

[schmuttis]

You might want to try looking at http://appalachiantrail.rohland.org. Sometimes hikers rate the safety of specific parking areas as well as posting a note about the area. If there has been trouble at a particular spot, there will be information posted so you will know what to avoid.

[HikerMom58]

Also, check to make sure that you won't get fined for leaving your car parked, for that long, along the Parkway. I live close by. I might be able to help you out with your car.