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Hogback Overlook – Pass Mountain Overlook loop from Dickey Ridge Visitor Center

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Road cycling routes
United States
Virginia
Warren County

Hogback Overlook – Pass Mountain Overlook loop from Dickey Ridge Visitor Center

Hard

4.7

(6921)

16,106

riders

Hogback Overlook – Pass Mountain Overlook loop from Dickey Ridge Visitor Center

07:44

144km

2,860m

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: June 15, 2026

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Shenandoah National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

22.2 km

Gimlet Ridge Overlook

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This point, looking to the north, provides panoramic views from Gimlet Ridge to Dickey Ridge in the foreground, with the Shenandoah Valley in the background.

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2

26.2 km

Hogback Overlook

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This is the longest overlook in the area, stretching nearly a quarter mile. To the north, you'll be greeted with breathtaking views of Gimlet Ridge, Allegheny Mountains, and Mathews Arm.

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3

41.0 km

Pass Mountain Overlook

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This overlook faces west toward the town of Luray, but you can also enjoy the view of Neighbor Mountain, to the right of Luray. The hollow between you and Neighbor Mountain is Kemp Hollow.

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4

45.4 km

Buck Hollow Overlook

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This is a great scenic viewpoint. As you face east-northeast you can see Skinner Ridge in the near distance, with Buck Ridge farther back and to the right, and the town of Sperryville even farther past that, just visible in the distance on a clear day.

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54.1 km

Hughes River Gap

Mountain Pass

6

59.7 km

Highest Point on Skyline Drive

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At 3,680 ft (1,121 m), this is the highest point of Skyline Drive. The views reward you for all your effort; the layers of mountains are spectacular. Watch out for snowfall in winter.

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72.0 km

Fishers Gap

Mountain Pass

8

74.0 km

This is a spectacular place to watch the sun set over the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley. There are 72 overlooks where you can stop and enjoy the view along the Skyline Drive.

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9

98.3 km

Hazel Mountain Overlook

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This lookout point has an interesting granodiorite formation underfoot. That is literally the bedrock of the Blue Ridge Mountains, originally formed miles beneath the earth's surface. When you look out to the southeast you'll also see Buck Ridge first, then Hazel Mountain in the distance.

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10

116 km

Rattlesnake Point Overlook

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At this point, you can witness at least six distinct mountains spanning from east to west, including Jenkins Mountain, Pignut Mountain, Oventop Mountain, Old Rag, Marys Rock, and Stoney Man Mountain.

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119 km

Little Devils Stairs Overlook

Viewpoint

B

144 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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142 km

1.60 km

172 m

Surfaces

144 km

326 m

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Lowest point (550 m)

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