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Bass Lake – Rough Ridge Overlook loop from Blowing Rock

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Bass Lake – Rough Ridge Overlook loop from Blowing Rock

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Bass Lake – Rough Ridge Overlook loop from Blowing Rock

03:05

45.6km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 38 m for 176 m

After 6.48 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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127 m

Bass Lake

Highlight • Lake

This scenic artificial lake is perfect for a leisurely walk or a fishing trip. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie.

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6.53 km

Julian Price Camp & surroundings

Highlight • Lake

Situated on the Parkway, just 7km away from the city of Blowing Rock, is right place to take day off.
Newly built showers make all the difference when cycling all …

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12.8 km

Green Mountain Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Green Mountain Overlook is situated at Milepost 300.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway at an elevation of 4,134 feet. You can see the tops of some lower-lying mountains in the …

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15.0 km

Pilot Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pilot Ridge Overlook is at Milepost 301.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is heavily overgrown and only offers a window view of the valley floor through the trees.

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16.9 km

Rough Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At Milepost 302.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, you can find the Rough Ridge Overlook. There is a trail that offers even better views from a better vantage point, but …

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18.9 km

View of Linn Cove Viaduct from Yonahlossee Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Yonahlossee Overlook is located at Milepost 303.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and is one of the most frequented stop on the roadside in this area. The overlook, itself, …

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19.2 km

Linn Cove Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Linn Cove Viaduct is a 1,243 foot (379 m) long concrete bridge that wraps around Grandfather Mountain. It was designed with protection of the mountain's habitat in mind, and …

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45.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

18.0 km

1.35 km

639 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.8 km

1.20 km

456 m

154 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (1,030 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 1 July

31°C

18°C

17 %

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Bass Lake – Rough Ridge Overlook loop from Blowing Rock

Bass Lake

Julian Price Camp & surroundings

Green Mountain Overlook

Pilot Ridge Overlook

Rough Ridge Overlook

View of Linn Cove Viaduct from Yonahlossee Overlook

Linn Cove Viaduct

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