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Mills Gap Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Coyner Springs

Mills Gap Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Coyner Springs

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Mills Gap Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Coyner Springs

04:05

75.0km

1,450m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: May 4, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Jefferson National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15.1 km

Lots of viewpoints along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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27.7 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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27.7 km

Mills Gap Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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37.7 km

Peaks of Otter Lodge

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If your budget allows, this would be the place to spent a day and relax.
Lovely setting on the lake surrounded by three mountain peaks, all accessible by hiking trails. …

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37.9 km

View of Abbott Lake and Peaks of Otter

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Abbott Lake is located on the property of Peaks of Otter Lodge. There is a footpath point around the lake and a bunch of other trails leaving from the property. …

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53.0 km

Harveys Knob

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75.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.9 km

2.96 km

2.82 km

211 m

125 m

Surfaces

71.7 km

2.86 km

315 m

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Mills Gap Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Coyner Springs

Lots of viewpoints along the Blue Ridge Parkway

View of the James River from Mills Gap Overlook

Mills Gap Overlook

Peaks of Otter Lodge

View of Abbott Lake and Peaks of Otter

Harveys Knob

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