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Richland Balsam Overlook (Highest Point on Blue Ridge Parkway)

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Richland Balsam Overlook (Highest Point on Blue Ridge Parkway)

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Richland Balsam Overlook (Highest Point on Blue Ridge Parkway)

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    1. Richland Balsam Overlook from Devils Courthouse Trailhead — Blue Ridge Parkway

    29.2km

    02:13

    730m

    730m

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

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

    Expert

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

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    July 22, 2019

    The highest point on the Parkway, if you didn't go to the Mt Mitchell, 1850m. Incredible views.
    There are no facilities or anything else. Usually few people documenting the achievement, motorcycles or cars.
    Depending from where you started that day, it could be a good/long climb.
    I pushed previous day as much as I could just to make this climb shorter.
    The reason for that is upcoming Waterrock Nob, 1780m
    As soon as you descend from the Balsam, down to 1050m, you will have to climb to Waterrock.
    As much as I like climbing mountains, it would be hard to do two big climbs in one day.
    Good planing ahead sometimes makes all the difference.
    Enjoy and be safe. Thanks

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      Location: Jackson County, North Carolina, United States

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