The best road cycling routes in James River Face Wilderness
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Last updated: October 26, 2025
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1. Natural Bridge of Virginia – Caverns at Natural Bridge loop from Glasgow
145km
07:01
1,730m
1,730m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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2. James River to Abbott Lake loop — Blue Ridge Parkway
73.2km
04:04
1,430m
1,430m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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3. James River to Irish Creek Valley Overlook — Blue Ridge Parkway
68.1km
03:39
1,290m
1,290m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4. Thunder Ridge Overlook – View of Terrapin Mountain loop from Big Island
42.2km
02:35
1,020m
1,020m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5. View of Terrapin Mountain – Thunder Ridge Overlook loop from Big Island
71.8km
04:14
1,670m
1,670m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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