The highest point on the Parkway, if you didn't go to the Mt Mitchell, 1850m. Incredible views.
There are no facilities or anything else. Usually few people documenting the achievement, …

Matthew

17. september 2023

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At an elevation of 6,053 feet and located at Milepost 431.4, Richland Balsam Overlook is the highest point on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The views from the overlook are spectacular and draw a crowd. The views are of Nantahala National Forest and the surrounding peaks and valleys.

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1. Balsam Gap Overlook to Richland Balsam Overlook — Blue Ridge Parkway

35,3km

02:51

1.080m

This difficult 21.9-mile touring cycling route on the Blue Ridge Parkway climbs 3540 feet to the highest point on the Parkway.

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2. Richland Balsam Overlook from Devils Courthouse Trailhead — Blue Ridge Parkway

29,2km

02:13

730m

Cycle a difficult 18.1-mile segment of the Mountains to Sea Bicycle Route on the Blue Ridge Parkway, gaining 2396 feet.

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3. Richland Balsam loop — Blue Ridge Parkway

79,3km

05:58

1.920m

1.910m

Cycle the difficult 49.3-mile Richland Balsam loop on the Blue Ridge Parkway, featuring high-elevation spruce-fir forests and panoramic view

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Højdemeter 1.850 m

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lørdag 21. marts

18°C

7°C

22 %

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Maks. vindhastighed: 14,0 km/h

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Placering: Jackson County, North Carolina, Amerikas Forenede Stater

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Richland Balsam Overlook (Highest Point on Blue Ridge Parkway)

1. Balsam Gap Overlook to Richland Balsam Overlook — Blue Ridge Parkway

2. Richland Balsam Overlook from Devils Courthouse Trailhead — Blue Ridge Parkway

3. Richland Balsam loop — Blue Ridge Parkway

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