Blue Ridge Parkway Project

Little Switzerland
Mitchell County - 25 acres

The Little Switzerland protected property adjoins the Blue Ridge Parkway
For approximately 2000 feet at Milepost 335.

The Conservation Trust for North Carolina purchased a 25-acre property near Little Switzerland on October 7, 2005. The property adjoins the Blue Ridge Parkway for approximately 2000 feet and contains the headwaters of Crabtree Creek, a designated trout stream of the NC Division of Water Quality. The property had no deed restriction on it, making it particularly vulnerable to inappropriate development. Development of the property would have ruined the natural views along the Parkway enjoyed by millions of tourists visiting Little Switzerland every year and eroded the water quality of Crabtree Creek. The Conservation Trust plans to donate the property to the National Park Service for inclusion in the Parkway's boundary. Press Release 10/7/05