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Transylvania County

Pounding Mill Overlook – Mills River Valley Overlook loop from Fork River Bald

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United States
North Carolina
Transylvania County

Pounding Mill Overlook – Mills River Valley Overlook loop from Fork River Bald

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Pounding Mill Overlook – Mills River Valley Overlook loop from Fork River Bald

05:37

77.8km

1,850m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 17, 2026

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Shining Rock Wilderness

Blue Ridge Parkway

Pisgah National Forest

Waypoints

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1

3.99 km

View of Looking Glass Rock

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Located at mile marker 417 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Looking Glass Rock Overlook serves as both a parking area for Skinny Dip Falls and a scenic viewing area for Looking Glass Rock.

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2

6.20 km

Cherry Cove Viewpoint

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Like a lot of the other nearby overlooks, the Cherry Cove View overlook offers another perspective of Looking Glass Rock. It's located at Milepost 415.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway …

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3

10.2 km

Pounding Mill Overlook

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The Pounding Mill Overlook is one of the most popular and most photographed overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's situated at Milepost 413.2 and looks out over Looking Glass …

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4

13.7 km

Cradle of Forestry Overlook

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The Cradle of Forestry Overlook is located at Milepost 411 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and looks out over Pisgah National Forest. The main spectacle you can see is the …

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5

14.7 km

View of Pink Beds

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Pink Beds Overlook is situated at Milepost 410.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is a popular pull-off due to the expansive view and the ability to see the mountain …

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6

24.1 km

Mills River Valley Overlook

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At mile marker 404.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mills River Valley Overlook is the first of many close by scenic overlooks heading north. There are actually viewing areas of …

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7

24.7 km

View of Hominy Valley

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Hominy Valley View is located at Milepost 404.2 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are several rows of mountains running parallel to the viewpoint, and you can see just how …

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8

25.7 km

Big Ridge Overlook

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Big Ridge Overlook is located at mile marker 403.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is nestled in the trees overlooking a wide valley to the southeast.

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28.7 km

Beaver Dam Gap Overlook (MP 401.7)

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77.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.4 km

28.4 km

5.58 km

896 m

685 m

Surfaces

48.6 km

27.9 km

953 m

490 m

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Highest point (1,610 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

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