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Craven Gap to Bearpen Gap loop — Blue Ridge Parkway

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
North Carolina
Buncombe County

Craven Gap to Bearpen Gap loop — Blue Ridge Parkway

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Craven Gap to Bearpen Gap loop — Blue Ridge Parkway

04:22

55.3km

1,320m

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: June 10, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Craggy Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Pisgah National Forest

Waypoints

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Parking

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88 m

Craven Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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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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5.81 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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12.2 km

Blue Ridge Parkway below Lane Pinnacle

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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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55.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.1 km

7.05 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

8.21 km

3.27 km

228 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,480 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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