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Black Rock Overlook – Onion Mountain Overlook loop from Promise Land Camp

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Black Rock Overlook – Onion Mountain Overlook loop from Promise Land Camp

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Black Rock Overlook – Onion Mountain Overlook loop from Promise Land Camp

03:36

28.5km

1,070m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Jefferson National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

9.20 km

Black Rock Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good sunset spot a short walk from the Parkway. Climbing the rocks at the overlook may provide an even better view.

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2

14.3 km

Apple Orchard Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Apple Orchard Mountain is the highest mountain in the county at 4,222 feet. The peak is situated in Jefferson National Forest and sits right on the Appalachian Trail. Even though …

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3

20.0 km

Onion Mountain Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At 3,145 feet, Onion Mountain Overlook towers over the foothill peaks it views over. It's located at Milepost 79.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and attracts a lot of visitors …

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24.2 km

Small waterfall

Viewpoint

B

28.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

9.60 km

7.11 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

10.7 km

3.29 km

825 m

464 m

163 m

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