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Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Mills Gap Overlook loop from Nace

Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Mills Gap Overlook loop from Nace

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3.4

(14)

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Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Mills Gap Overlook loop from Nace

03:09

61.1km

1,050m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Jefferson National Forest

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18.4 km

Buchanan Swinging Bridge

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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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27.8 km

Mills Gap Overlook

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At Milepost 91.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mills Gap Overlook views out over the James River Valley. The Appalachian Trail crosses through the parking lot, so you can expect …

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27.8 km

View of the James River from Mills Gap Overlook

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At Milepost 91.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mills Gap Overlook views out over the James River Valley. The Appalachian Trail crosses through the parking lot, so you can expect …

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28.8 km

Lots of viewpoints along the Blue Ridge Parkway

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This stretch basically spans from the Sharp Top Overlook to the Great Valley Overlook. There are pull-offs left and right along the roadway, and there are also some sections where …

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61.1 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

24.1 km

221 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.3 km

603 m

221 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

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Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Mills Gap Overlook loop from Nace

Buchanan Swinging Bridge

Mills Gap Overlook

View of the James River from Mills Gap Overlook

Lots of viewpoints along the Blue Ridge Parkway

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