For some of the best summer wildflower viewing in North Carolina, visit Doughton Park off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Mile Post 238. The visitor’s center is located in Sparta where you’ll find a picnic area, campgrounds, beautiful meadows, and even a restaurant. For a more remote peek at the flowers, hike the Doughton Park Trail near Traphill, North Carolina, especially during the summer months. Look at the loveliness some thoughtful photographers have captured on their hiking journeys.

The challenging, 16-mile Doughton Park Trail loop takes a good 8 hours to complete.
Doughton Recreation Area, Traphill, NC 28685, USA
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It starts at the parking area on Longbottom Road, following other trails along the way.
The time of day you hike offers different impressions.
Rafal Poplawski/AllTrails
We love the softness of the early morning fog.
And with hardly any other people around, you'll have intimate moments, such as this private exchange with a delicate butterfly.
Emma Poole/AllTrails

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And sometimes you have to lean in as the elegance isn't always so obvious.
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The trail is a perfect combination of challenge and tranquility.
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This well-marked hike offers plenty of spots to pop in and out for views of the shapely horizon.
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The steep, rugged climbs and descents give a great workout that is not too difficult.
Build up your endurance before you go, as the challenge of the hike is definitely the distance.
Pierre DontCare/AllTrails
But the sight of these along the way definitely makes the effort worthwhile.

Are you ready for some summer wildflower viewing in North Carolina? For more information, visit Doughton Park’s web page. Also, if you know a thing or two about wildflower viewing in North Carolina, please let us know in the comments below.

And while you’re near Traphill, book a room and visit Roaring River Vineyards winery in North Carolina.

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Doughton Park NPS Visitor Center, 45356 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Sparta, NC 28675, USA