DIRECTIONS:
- Drive to the Nature Center as normal, turning from Swannanoa River Road onto Azalea Road.
- Instead of turning right to cross the bridge as usual, continue straight for half a mile. This road is now TWO-WAY all the way to the roundabout. This two-way traffic pattern is new and can be narrow in places, so please use caution and drive carefully.
- At the roundabout, take the first exit. A traffic signal has been installed on either side of the one-way metal bridge.
- After crossing the metal bridge, turn left on Gashes Creek Road and enter the Nature Center’s parking lots.
- Guests will depart from the Nature Center in the same way.
ALTERNATE ROUTE:
To avoid narrow roads, guests can also access the Nature Center by turning onto Azalea Road East off of Tunnel Road (Rt. 70) near Xpertech Car Care.
- Follow Azalea Road East for two miles.
- At the roundabout, take the second exit. A traffic signal has been installed on either side of the one-way metal bridge.
- After crossing the metal bridge, turn left on Gashes Creek Road and enter the Nature Center’s parking lots.
Guests will depart from the Nature Center in the same way.