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Afton Overlook – Rockfish Valley Overlook loop from Afton

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United States
Virginia
Augusta County

Afton Overlook – Rockfish Valley Overlook loop from Afton

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Afton Overlook – Rockfish Valley Overlook loop from Afton

06:32

120km

2,410m

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 13, 2025

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2.10 km

Afton Overlook

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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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4.15 km

Rockfish Valley Overlook

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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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11.6 km

Humpback Rocks

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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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18.8 km

Rock Point Overlook

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5

19.4 km

Ravens Roost Overlook

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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

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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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34.0 km

White Rock Falls

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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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120 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

116 km

2.55 km

1.10 km

238 m

Surfaces

117 km

2.74 km

215 m

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Lowest point (220 m)

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Expert
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