Driving south on the Blue Ridge Parkway, we came to the Humpback Rocks Visitor Center. We are so glad we stopped. There’s a nice little museum of mountain life, clean restrooms, great information and a gift shop. They also have a self guided walking path with some really wonderful cabins, barns and other examples of early mountain life.

There are a few better places on this section of the parkway that I somewhat prefer for a few reasons but they are more difficult to find and I'm sorry I would like to keep it that way. They are much more difficult and dangerous for a view as well. I'm not being selfish but some people decide to do things like bring spray paint and party. Then they leave their trash and "artwork" in places where people may not see them doing it. Ravens Roost is a fairly large area for parking and viewing the valley and rolling mountains. It does have some very amazing views even from your vehicle. There are small areas to walk to on rock and dirt trails as well as the paved and walled area. It's also a popular place for repelling, climbing and hang gliding. I had a close family member who has passed away in the last year and this was his favorite place to climb in the area as a younger man. That will always make this a very special place to me. I am not in any way suggesting anyone do these things as they can make you dead if you do not know what you are doing. Sometimes even when you do. There is a picnic table on the hill behind the parking area. As everyone posts pictures of the same views, the pictures I am adding are from there. Please take any trash with you or dispose of it properly. Please don't be afraid to pick up something if a dirt bag leaves his cliff bar wrapper on the ground. This helps these beautiful places stay that way. Lastly, keep the spray paint at your house to paint on your own walls if you must tell someone who you love with Krylon. Enjoy!

Great (9mile) hike around the entire area. Great sized camping spots easily fits 2 tents and could accommodate a 3rd. The lake is clean and beautiful. No wood or ice is sold on site but they have sellers a short 15 minute drive away and the bundles are big and cheap. It's a great drive out and in with lots of overlooks. I only went here because my favorite spot was booked up and I'm happy I got to see it first hand. If you hike out to the falls pack food and water. It's an expert hike. You can drive to the nearby parking spots to cut hikes in half for beginners. I will definitely be comming back. As too bee expected you are in the mountains so plan accordingly. Limited cell service. If you hike on the trails you get spotty service which is good considering you're in THE WILDERNESS. Well done rangers and staff at Sheranado Lake.