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Peaks of Otter Lodge – Onion Mountain Overlook loop from Buchanan Quick Stop

Peaks of Otter Lodge – Onion Mountain Overlook loop from Buchanan Quick Stop

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2.7

(30)

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Peaks of Otter Lodge – Onion Mountain Overlook loop from Buchanan Quick Stop

06:49

118km

2,670m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 59.1 km for 294 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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23.1 km

Peaks of Otter Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

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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32.6 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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40.9 km

Thunder Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Thunder Ridge Overlook (situated at Milepost 74 on the Blue Ridge Parkway) peers over the Arnold Valley. The overlook also offers views to the south of Thunder Ridge, which …

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44.4 km

View of Terrapin Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Terrapin Mountain Overlook is located at Milepost 72.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers views of Terrapin Mountain, which runs parallel to the parkway. This gives you a …

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58.8 km

Crossing the James River

Highlight • Bridge

The Blue Ridge Parkway crosses over the James River here via a bridge. There are some trails and parking areas here near the river, making this a great starting/stopping point or a resupply location.

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59.1 km

View of the James River

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Trail of Trees next to the James River Visitor Center is an interpretive trail filled with history and views of the James River. A footbridge crosses the river underneath …

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94.9 km

View of Abbott Lake and Peaks of Otter

Highlight • Lake

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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118 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

109 km

8.05 km

838 m

351 m

Surfaces

116 km

890 m

484 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Today

Saturday 5 September

31°C

19°C

96 %

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Peaks of Otter Lodge – Onion Mountain Overlook loop from Buchanan Quick Stop

Peaks of Otter Lodge

Onion Mountain Overlook

Thunder Ridge Overlook

View of Terrapin Mountain

Crossing the James River

View of the James River

View of Abbott Lake and Peaks of Otter

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