This final section, which skirts the rugged and rocky perimeter of Grandfather Mountain, has often been called a miracle of modern engineering and is by far one of the most complicated concrete bridges ever built. The High Country's portion of the Parkway is home to many rare and endangered plants and birds. Rare and endangered birds also inhabit the High Country's section of the Parkway. Some great places to birdwatch are Grandfather Mountain, Beech Mountain, and Bluff Mountain. Hunting is prohibited and weapons must be unloaded, cased and stored to prevent ready access.
Pets are welcome on the Parkway as long as they are on a leash or otherwise under physical control.
Children should be watched carefully, especially at overlooks and on hikes with steep drops. At each Parkway entrance there is a directional sign indicating North or South. North will ultimately take you toward the Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive in Virginia. South will ultimately take you to Cherokee and the Cherohala Parkway in North Carolina. Each mile along the Parkway is marked by a roadside milepost.