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Green Mountain Overlook – Pilot Ridge Overlook loop from Boone

Green Mountain Overlook – Pilot Ridge Overlook loop from Boone

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Green Mountain Overlook – Pilot Ridge Overlook loop from Boone

07:58

151km

2,720m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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After 60.2 km for 396 m

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Parking

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721 m

Duck Pond at Tomlinson Park

Highlight • Lake

A landmark location at Appalachian State University, the Duck Pond at Tomlinson Park dates back to 1927 and is a cheery spot to enjoy outdoor activities.

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27.3 km

Green Mountain Overlook

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Green Mountain Overlook is situated at Milepost 300.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway at an elevation of 4,134 feet. You can see the tops of some lower-lying mountains in the …

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29.5 km

Pilot Ridge Overlook

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Pilot Ridge Overlook is at Milepost 301.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is heavily overgrown and only offers a window view of the valley floor through the trees.

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31.5 km

Rough Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At Milepost 302.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, you can find the Rough Ridge Overlook. There is a trail that offers even better views from a better vantage point, but …

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33.4 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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58.7 km

Wildcat Lake

Highlight • Lake

With a pavillion and playground, this swimming lake makes a great spot to stop for a pitstop and perhaps a cool off.

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60.3 km

Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

Mill Pond lies in the heart of Banner Elk and the college of Lees-McRae. You can bike on all sides of the water as you pass through the campus.

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81.6 km

Loggy Gap

Mountain Pass

87.3 km

Dave Gap

Mountain Pass

151 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

115 km

26.5 km

7.94 km

917 m

417 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

143 km

7.47 km

380 m

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 27 May

23°C

16°C

97 %

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Green Mountain Overlook – Pilot Ridge Overlook loop from Boone

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Green Mountain Overlook – Pilot Ridge Overlook loop from Boone

Duck Pond at Tomlinson Park

Green Mountain Overlook

Pilot Ridge Overlook

Rough Ridge Overlook

View of Linn Cove Viaduct from Yonahlossee Overlook

Wildcat Lake

Mill Pond

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