Afton Overlook – Ravens Roost Overlook loop from South Fork Rockfish River

Afton Overlook – Ravens Roost Overlook loop from South Fork Rockfish River

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Afton Overlook – Ravens Roost Overlook loop from South Fork Rockfish River

04:30

81.0km

1,530m

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: August 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Blue Ridge Parkway

George Washington National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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24.8 km

Batesville Store

Highlight • Cafe

Sandwiches, drinks, and other provisions for a long ride.

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48.0 km

Afton Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located just 0.2 miles into the parkway, Afton Overlook is the first official overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Like many of the overlooks of the parkway, this view is …

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58.1 km

Humpback Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's worth parking your bike at the visitor center to hike the short walk to the top of Humpback Rocks. The views over the parkway are spectacular. The visitor center …

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65.9 km

Ravens Roost Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ravens Roost Overlook is at Milepost 10.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and is one of the most popular overlooks in this part of Virginia. From an elevation of 3,200 …

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69.0 km

Shenandoah Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Shenandoah Valley is steeped in history and culture. It's a great place to explore the magnificent outdoors on a network of scenic trails. You can hike, bike, kayak, canoe and ski in the region.

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81.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.1 km

7.69 km

4.23 km

147 m

Surfaces

64.4 km