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Oconaluftee River Overlook

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Oconaluftee River Overlook

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Oconaluftee River Overlook

Name: Oconaluftee River Overlook
Rating: 2

Recommended by 3 cyclists

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Location: Swain County, North Carolina, United States

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1. Blue Ridge Parkway & Dobson Ridge Road loop — Cherokee

31.8km

02:38

840m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Oconaluftee River Overlook – View of Raven Fork loop from Yellowhill

76.9km

06:24

1,610m

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3. View of Raven Fork – Oconaluftee River Overlook loop from Paint Town

92.7km

06:45

1,950m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Matthew

September 17, 2023

The Oconaluftee River Overlook is the most southern official viewpoint on the Blue Ridge Parkway. At Milepost 468.4, it is the final stop of the parkway before reaching the National Park Boundary for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With all the lush growth, you can't really see the river, but you can see the healthy valley it helps supply.

Ivan K

April 3, 2024

You made it to the end, take last few memories of your lifetime achievement. Bravo

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Elevation 680 m

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Wednesday 5 November

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Location: Swain County, North Carolina, United States

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1. Blue Ridge Parkway & Dobson Ridge Road loop — Cherokee

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