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One of the more unique overlooks on the parkway in this part of Virginia, Thunder Ridge Overlook can be found at Milepost 74 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It peers over the Arnold Valley and offers views to the south of Thunder Ridge, which the Appalachian Trail traverses on its way towards the state of North Carolina.

One of the more unique overlooks on the parkway in this part of Virginia, Thunder Ridge Overlook can be found at Milepost 74 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It peers over the Arnold Valley and offers views to the south of Thunder Ridge, which the Appalachian Trail traverses on its way towards the state of North Carolina.

The Terrapin Mountain Overlook is located at Milepost 72.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers views of Terrapin Mountain, which runs parallel to the parkway. This gives you a view of the spine from the face-side. There are a lot of overlooks on the parkway in this area.

The Terrapin Mountain Overlook is located at Milepost 72.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers views of Terrapin Mountain, which runs parallel to the parkway. This gives you a view of the spine from the face-side. There are a lot of overlooks on the parkway in this area.

The Blue Ridge Parkway crosses over the James River here via a bridge. There are some trails and parking areas here near the river, making this a great starting/stopping point or a resupply location.

This overlook at Milepost 53.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a great view of Rice Mountain and some of the valley floor below. This is a pretty spacious pull-off and a great spot for a break as much as it is a great place to take in a view.

You get a great view of Otter Lake without ever having to leave the parkway from here. You'll bike beside Otter Creek and Otter Creek Trail for a few miles during this section of the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are a lot of pretty roadside views.