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Tanbark Ridge Overlook – Craven Gap loop from Hemphill Knob

Tanbark Ridge Overlook – Craven Gap loop from Hemphill Knob

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Tanbark Ridge Overlook – Craven Gap loop from Hemphill Knob

01:59

34.9km

720m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: July 2, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

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Start point

Parking

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334 m

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center

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At mile marker 384 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Visitor Center serves as the all-in-one stop for those looking to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and the trails surrounding …

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7.37 km

Haw Creek Valley Overlook

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Haw Creek Valley Overlook is at Milepost 380 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The viewpoint peers over the Haw Creek Valley and is pointed at a grouping of small peaks …

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12.5 km

Tanbark Ridge Overlook

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You will pass by the Tanbark Ridge Overlook at Milepost 376.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It looks out to the east over Tanbark Ridge with High Knob far in …

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17.3 km

Bull Creek Valley Overlook

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The Bull Creek Valley Overlook at Milepost 373.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the lower-elevation overlooks on the portion of the parkway. It offers great views down …

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23.1 km

Located at Mile Marker 337.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Craven Gap is a mountain pass with a small overlook area. There is trail access to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, which goes two different directions from the parking area.

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34.6 km

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

At mile marker 384 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Visitor Center serves as the all-in-one stop for those looking to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and the trails surrounding …

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34.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.1 km

481 m

374 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.6 km

349 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Tanbark Ridge Overlook – Craven Gap loop from Hemphill Knob

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