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Asheville to Mount Mitchell — Blue Ridge Parkway

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Asheville to Mount Mitchell — Blue Ridge Parkway

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Asheville to Mount Mitchell — Blue Ridge Parkway

06:36

86.0km

2,260m

Expert 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: June 10, 2024

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88 m

Craven Gap

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 …

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1.05 km

Tanbark Ridge Overlook

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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5.81 km

Bull Creek Valley Overlook

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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12.2 km

Blue Ridge Parkway below Lane Pinnacle

The Blue Ridge Parkway curves through the mountains and keeps below the Mountains-to-Sea Trail through this section. This part of the parkway travels below the 5,230-foot summit of Lane Pinnacle and looks out towards Craggy Knob in the distance.

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22.6 km

View of Graybeard Mountain

Graybeard Mountain Overlook is a popular stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway for motorists, cyclists, and hikers (trails pass through this spot). The viewpoint can be found at Milepost 363.4 …

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42.8 km

Mount Mitchell Summit

With 2040m elevation presents the highest point in eastern US.
It is 8km one way detour from the Parkway. Road inclines are a bit higher then the Parkway but mostly …

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59.6 km

View of Glassmine Falls

Glassmine Falls Overlook can be found at Milepost 361.2 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The overlook can be a bust if there haven't been any recent rains, as these falls …

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64.4 km

View of Craggy Dome

Craggy Dome View is an official overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's at Milepost 364.2 and provides access to the trail that climbs up Craggy Pinnacle. Craggy Pinnacle is …

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86.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

84.9 km

621 m

502 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.3 km

672 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (930 m)

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Asheville to Mount Mitchell — Blue Ridge Parkway

Craven Gap

Tanbark Ridge Overlook

Bull Creek Valley Overlook

Blue Ridge Parkway below Lane Pinnacle

View of Graybeard Mountain

Mount Mitchell Summit

View of Glassmine Falls

View of Craggy Dome

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