View of Soco Gap – Plott Balsam Overlook loop from Waynesville

View of Soco Gap – Plott Balsam Overlook loop from Waynesville

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View of Soco Gap – Plott Balsam Overlook loop from Waynesville

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78.1km

1,860m

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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: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.27 km for 78 m

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16.6 km

Woodfin Valley Overlook

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You can find the Woodfin Valley Overlook at Milepost 446 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Unfortunately, tall trees are blocking the views of the actual valley, but you can still see a bunch of the ridges and nearby mountains.

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19.5 km

Wesner Bald Viewpoint

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Wesner Bald View (Milepost 448.1) is an official overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's pointed right at the mountain, which has a pretty wide, easily recognizable summit. You can …

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26.7 km

Woolyback Overlook

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Woolyback Overlook is located at Milepost 452.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers views down the valley. It's way up at 5,425 feet elevation, giving it the ability to see over a few rows of mountains.

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32.3 km

View of Soco Gap

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At Milepost 455.5, you can hop off the parkway and check out Soco Gap. There are some spotty clearings with views of the surrounding mountains from the actual gap up …

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36.0 km

Plott Balsam Overlook

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The Plott Balsam Overlook is located at Milepost 457.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The overlook includes some informational signs that go along with the sweeping views of the valleys …

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38.7 km

Mile High Overlook

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50.6 km

Cranberry Ridge Overlook

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Cranberry Ridge Overlook is at Milepost 452.1 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and looks out over the ridge and valley from up above. There are a few different overlooks tucked …

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53.8 km

Yellow Face Overlook

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Located at Milepost 450.2 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Yellow Face Overlook offers wide open views of the surrounding mountains. It is pointed directly towards the 6,032-foot summit of …

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55.8 km

Fork Ridge Overlook

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The Fork Ridge Overlook sits at Milepost 449 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and is exactly a mile in the sky at 5,280 feet. This is a popular viewpoint that …

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65.4 km