The best road cycling routes around Cherokee
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5
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Last updated: October 10, 2025
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1. Wolftown, Paint Town, & Cherokee loop — Blue Ridge Parkway
45.2km
02:40
1,160m
1,170m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
12
riders
2. Oconaluftee River Overlook – Newfound Gap Overlook loop from Paint Town
76.0km
04:53
1,520m
1,520m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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9
riders
3. Newfound Gap Overlook loop from Yellowhill
71.4km
04:54
1,630m
1,630m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
8
riders
4. Bunches Bald Overlook – View of Soco Gap loop from Yellowhill
41.4km
02:44
1,340m
1,340m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
2
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5. Oconaluftee River Overlook – Lickstone Ridge Overlook loop from Sylva
92.1km
05:07
1,980m
1,990m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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