Originally Posted by
sarhog
There is parking at Bent Creek, and there is parking as soon as you get on the parkway near the arboretum. I always park at the Pink Beds trail head on Hwy 276, but that wont be very convenient for you if you’re coming from Asheville. If you’re going to ride on the parkway, bring a light. A couple of the tunnels are very long.
Thanks for the tip on the light! I do have one with me.
Is the parking you're mentioning the Bent Creek River Park? I was seeing some rides on Strava starting from the road to the arboretum, but it looked like there was a $16 parking fee?