Cradle of Forestry Overlook – Pounding Mill Overlook loop from Pisgah Inn

Cradle of Forestry Overlook – Pounding Mill Overlook loop from Pisgah Inn

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Cradle of Forestry Overlook – Pounding Mill Overlook loop from Pisgah Inn

02:39

44.9km

1,010m

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: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Shining Rock Wilderness

Blue Ridge Parkway

Pisgah National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.34 km

Funnel Top View

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can find Funnel Top View at Milepost 409.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The view is an official overlook, and at 4,925 feet, this is a great spot to see multiple rows of mountain spines.

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4.12 km

Cradle of Forestry Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cradle of Forestry Overlook is located at Milepost 411 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and looks out over Pisgah National Forest. The main spectacle you can see is the …

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5.96 km

Wagon Road Gap Overlook (MP 411.8)

Viewpoint

6.73 km

Cycling along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Pisgah National Forest reveals stunning Appalachian views, with rolling hills and verdant valleys. The parkway is lined with diverse trees, including oak, hickory, and pine.

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7.63 km

Pounding Mill Overlook

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The Pounding Mill Overlook is one of the most popular and most photographed overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's situated at Milepost 413.2 and looks out over Looking Glass …

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22.4 km

Devil's Courthouse Summit Viewpoint

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Devils Courthouse Trail is a short, steep paved trail that is only open to foot-travel. Located at Milepost 422.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this is one of only a …

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31.1 km

View of Looking Glass Rock

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Located at mile marker 417 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Looking Glass Rock Overlook serves as both a parking area for Skinny Dip Falls and a scenic viewing area for Looking Glass Rock.

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33.3 km

Cherry Cove Viewpoint

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Like a lot of the other nearby overlooks, the Cherry Cove View overlook offers another perspective of Looking Glass Rock. It's located at Milepost 415.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway …

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41.8 km

View of Pink Beds

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Pink Beds Overlook is situated at Milepost 410.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is a popular pull-off due to the expansive view and the ability to see the mountain …

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44.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.3 km

491 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

566 m