Mills Gap Overlook – Lots of viewpoints along the Blue Ridge Parkway loop from McCartney Family Cemetery

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Mills Gap Overlook – Lots of viewpoints along the Blue Ridge Parkway loop from McCartney Family Cemetery

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(3740)

6,052

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Mills Gap Overlook – Lots of viewpoints along the Blue Ridge Parkway loop from McCartney Family Cemetery

07:40

112km

1,990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Jefferson National Forest

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52.7 km

Mills Gap Overlook

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At Milepost 91.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mills Gap Overlook views out over the James River Valley. The Appalachian Trail crosses through the parking lot, so you can expect …

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52.7 km

View of the James River from Mills Gap Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At Milepost 91.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mills Gap Overlook views out over the James River Valley. The Appalachian Trail crosses through the parking lot, so you can expect …

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53.6 km

Lots of viewpoints along the Blue Ridge Parkway

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This stretch basically spans from the Sharp Top Overlook to the Great Valley Overlook. There are pull-offs left and right along the roadway, and there are also some sections where …

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112 km

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Parking

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