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United States
Virginia
Botetourt County
Fincastle

Buchanan Swinging Bridge loop from Fincastle

Hard

5.0

(8712)

14,768

riders

Buchanan Swinging Bridge loop from Fincastle

05:27

111km

1,460m

Road cycling

Hard 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: March 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Jefferson National Forest

George Washington National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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80.4 km

Buchanan Swinging Bridge

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This is the only swing bridge to cross the James River. It was originally constructed in 1851. Back then, each person had to pay 5 cents to cross and 5 …

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111 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

90.3 km

17.6 km

2.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

94.1 km

16.6 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Wednesday 13 May

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9°C

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