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Big Ridge Overlook

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Big Ridge Overlook

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  • Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

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    June 21, 2023

    Hiking

    Big Ridge Overlook is located at mile marker 403.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is nestled in the trees overlooking a wide valley to the southeast.

    September 17, 2023

    Road cycling

    Big Ridge Overlook is located at Milepost 403.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's nestled in the trees overlooking a wide valley to the southeast. It shows off a few different rows of mountains and offers trail access to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
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    Elevation 1,140 m

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    Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

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