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Located in Shenandoah National Park, Swift Run Overlook is a much-loved viewpoint along Skyline Drive with incredible views of the surrounding national park. Make sure to visit in the Autumn for especially captivating foliage views.

Bacon Hollow Overlook, situated at Milepost 69 on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, offers a southern-facing view from an elevation of 2,455 ft (748 m). It provides a panoramic view of the central region of Virginia between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Coastal Plains.

Sawmill Run Overlook sits on a point where Appalachian Trail meets Skyline Drive, and, being accessible by car, it’s not so secluded as other viewpoints in the AT. However, it is a great trailhead to start on the Appalachian Trail. From the overlook you can appreciate expansive views of the Appalachian Mountains covered by forest, and in particular the nearby Turk Mountain Summit.

The South River Overlook offers a picturesque view at an elevation of around 2,950 feet.

Boston Knob Overlook is located at Milepost 38.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers a small view from the singular picnic table at the pull-off (the view could be better, but there is a giant tree blocking most of the view). This isn't the best view on the parkway, but it is located in the middle of a section that doesn't have a ton of pull-offs.

Ravens Roost Overlook is at Milepost 10.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and is one of the most popular overlooks in this part of Virginia. From an elevation of 3,200 feet, you can look down into the old farming valley and along mountain ridges running perpendicular to the parkway.

Located at Milepost 1.5 and at an elevation of 2,148 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Rockfish Valley Overlook is a more popular stop than the nearby Afton Overlook. The Rockfish Valley Overlook is a little more than 200 feet higher in elevation and offers a wide open view of Rockfish Valley with a mountainous backdrop.

Located just 0.2 miles into the parkway, Afton Overlook is the first official overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Like many of the overlooks of the parkway, this view is of the nearby town. As you climb and descend through the mountains, you get many more views of the network of valleys, rivers, and towns that help make up this unique region of the country. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469 mile paved highway through the states of Virginia and North Carolina. The road is extremely popular for cyclists, cars, and motorcycles, so you should always exercise caution biking on the roadways. Being maintained by the National Park Service, the Blue Ridge Parkway is known for its overlooks and access to natural and wilderness areas. Only paved roads (no paths or trails) are open to bikes within the boundaries of the parkway, and you can expect to see other visitors at most overlooks, trailheads, and campgrounds. Biking any section of the Blue Ridge Parkway offers an immersion into Southern Appalachia. Taking on the entire road in a multi-day push is an extreme undertaking for serious cyclists; that being said, any section of the parkway can be doable for cyclists with some road biking experience and the right gear.