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 …

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43.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

12.9 km

3.25 km

3.07 km

1.30 km

212 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

12.9 km

6.94 km

452 m

Elevation

Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

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