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North Carolina
Transylvania County

Graveyard Fields Overlook – Pounding Mill Overlook loop from Mount Pisgah

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
North Carolina
Transylvania County

Graveyard Fields Overlook – Pounding Mill Overlook loop from Mount Pisgah

Moderate

4.5

(9165)

15,113

riders

Graveyard Fields Overlook – Pounding Mill Overlook loop from Mount Pisgah

02:24

38.7km

840m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Shining Rock Wilderness

Blue Ridge Parkway

Pisgah National Forest

Waypoints

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1

2.97 km

Funnel Top View

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You can find Funnel Top View at Milepost 409.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The view is an official overlook, and at 4,925 feet, this is a great spot to see multiple rows of mountain spines.

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2

5.76 km

Cradle of Forestry Overlook

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The Cradle of Forestry Overlook is located at Milepost 411 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and looks out over Pisgah National Forest. The main spectacle you can see is the …

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3

8.36 km

Blue Ridge Parkway

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Cycling along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Pisgah National Forest reveals stunning Appalachian views, with rolling hills and verdant valleys. The parkway is lined with diverse trees, including oak, hickory, and pine.

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18.3 km

Graveyard Fields Overlook

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Resting at mile marker 418.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Graveyard Fields Overlook is a popular stop. The mountain view comes with a parking area, restrooms, and trail access.

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23.3 km

View of Looking Glass Rock

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Located at mile marker 417 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Looking Glass Rock Overlook serves as both a parking area for Skinny Dip Falls and a scenic viewing area for Looking Glass Rock.

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25.5 km

Cherry Cove Viewpoint

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Like a lot of the other nearby overlooks, the Cherry Cove View overlook offers another perspective of Looking Glass Rock. It's located at Milepost 415.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway …

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7

29.5 km

Pounding Mill Overlook

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The Pounding Mill Overlook is one of the most popular and most photographed overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's situated at Milepost 413.2 and looks out over Looking Glass …

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34.0 km

View of Pink Beds

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Pink Beds Overlook is situated at Milepost 410.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is a popular pull-off due to the expansive view and the ability to see the mountain …

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38.7 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.3 km

892 m

429 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,610 m)

Lowest point (1,290 m)

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