Highlight • Viewpoint
Onion Mountain Overlook
Cycling
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Blue Ridge Parkway
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Matthew
September 6, 2023
Cycling
At 3,145 feet, Onion Mountain Overlook towers over the foothill peaks it views over. It's located at Milepost 79.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and attracts a lot of visitors every day due to its easy access and picnic areas (and ample parking).
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Elevation 950 m
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