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Afton Overlook – Rockfish Valley Overlook loop from Afton

Afton Overlook – Rockfish Valley Overlook loop from Afton

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Afton Overlook – Rockfish Valley Overlook loop from Afton

04:04

72.6km

1,590m

Expert road ride. Very 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: August 27, 2025

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2.10 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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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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Humpback Rocks

It's worth parking your bike at the visitor center to hike the short walk to the top of Humpback Rocks. The views over the parkway are spectacular. The visitor center …

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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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22.4 km

Shenandoah Valley

The Shenandoah Valley is steeped in history and culture. It's a great place to explore the magnificent outdoors on a network of scenic trails. You can hike, bike, kayak, canoe and ski in the region.

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39.3 km

White Rock Falls

Leave your bike at the start of the trail and hike 1.2 miles (1.9 km) to the magnificent White Rock Falls. The views are just as impressive as the falls.

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72.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.9 km

2.55 km

901 m

238 m

Surfaces

72.4 km

146 m

Elevation

Highest point (980 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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Afton Overlook – Rockfish Valley Overlook loop from Afton

Afton Overlook

Rockfish Valley Overlook

Humpback Rocks

Ravens Roost Overlook

Shenandoah Valley

White Rock Falls

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