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Rough Ridge Overlook – Linn Cove Viaduct loop from Pineola Bog State Natural Area

Rough Ridge Overlook – Linn Cove Viaduct loop from Pineola Bog State Natural Area

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Rough Ridge Overlook – Linn Cove Viaduct loop from Pineola Bog State Natural Area

04:40

82.1km

1,670m

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: June 30, 2026

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After 21.4 km for 397 m

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Start point

Parking

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20.0 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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21.5 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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60.6 km

Green Mountain Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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62.8 km

Pilot Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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64.7 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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66.7 km

View of Linn Cove Viaduct from Yonahlossee Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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66.9 km

Linn Cove Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Linn Cove Viaduct is a 1,243 foot (379 m) long concrete bridge that wraps around Grandfather Mountain. It was designed with protection of the mountain's habitat in mind, and …

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70.2 km

Grandmother Gap

Mountain Pass

71.4 km

The Grandfather Mountain Overlook (commonly referred to as Grandfather Mountain View) is located at Milepost 306.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers sweeping views of the 5,939-foot mountain. Coming …

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82.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.2 km

8.30 km

944 m

547 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

79.8 km

1.84 km

380 m

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,350 m)

Lowest point (820 m)

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Today

Monday 20 July

27°C

18°C

82 %

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Rough Ridge Overlook – Linn Cove Viaduct loop from Pineola Bog State Natural Area

Wildcat Lake

Mill Pond

Green Mountain Overlook

Pilot Ridge Overlook

Rough Ridge Overlook

View of Linn Cove Viaduct from Yonahlossee Overlook

Linn Cove Viaduct

View of Grandfather Mountain

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