Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Prisehouse Mountain loop from Buchanan

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Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Prisehouse Mountain loop from Buchanan

03:18

48.1km

800m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Jefferson National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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330 m

Buchanan Swinging Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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22.3 km

Prisehouse Mountain

Highlight • Summit

48.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

9.17 km

4.00 km

3.84 km

Surfaces

26.7 km

15.6 km

5.86 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 11 November

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