Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2025

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2.12 km

Afton Overlook

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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4.12 km

Rockfish Valley Overlook

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 …

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19.0 km

Ravens Roost Overlook

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 …

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23.0 km

Three Ridges Mountain Overlook

At Milepost 13.1 on the Blue Ridge Parkway is the 3 Ridges Mountain Overlook. You are at an elevation of 2,800 feet at the overlook, but the highest summit you …

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55.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.8 km

2.55 km

540 m

355 m

Surfaces

49.7 km

5.29 km

286 m

Elevation

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Sunday 28 September

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Afton Overlook – Rockfish Valley Overlook loop from Afton

Afton Overlook

Rockfish Valley Overlook

Ravens Roost Overlook

Three Ridges Mountain Overlook

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