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Oconaluftee River Overlook

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Swain County

Oconaluftee River Overlook

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Oconaluftee River Overlook

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    Location: Swain County, North Carolina, United States

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    September 17, 2023

    Cycling

    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.

    September 17, 2023

    Road cycling

    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.

    April 3, 2024

    Cycling

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

    31.8km

    02:38

    840m

    840m

    Hard 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

    1,610m

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

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

    92.7km

    06:45

    1,950m

    1,950m

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

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