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View of Grandfather Mountain – Linn Cove Viaduct loop from Pineola Bog State Natural Area

View of Grandfather Mountain – Linn Cove Viaduct loop from Pineola Bog State Natural Area

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View of Grandfather Mountain – Linn Cove Viaduct loop from Pineola Bog State Natural Area

01:33

29.8km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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 17, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

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Parking

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4.62 km

Lost Cove Cliffs Viewpoint

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The Lost Cove Cliffs Overlook is a special place on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located at Milepost 310, these cliffs can be seen, covered in trees. The term "lost coves" …

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10.2 km

The Grandfather Mountain Overlook (commonly referred to as Grandfather Mountain View) is located at Milepost 306.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers sweeping views of the 5,939-foot mountain. Coming …

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11.4 km

Grandmother Gap

Mountain Pass

14.7 km

Linn Cove Viaduct

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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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15.0 km

View of Linn Cove Viaduct from Yonahlossee Overlook

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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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29.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

1.54 km

495 m

113 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

1.29 km

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (1,070 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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View of Grandfather Mountain – Linn Cove Viaduct loop from Pineola Bog State Natural Area

Lost Cove Cliffs Viewpoint