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Onion Mountain Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Lynchburg

Onion Mountain Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Lynchburg

Hard

4.8

(5135)

10,831

riders

Onion Mountain Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Lynchburg

07:32

136km

2,360m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18 m for 16 m

After 136 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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47.0 km

Crossing the James River

Highlight • Bridge

The Blue Ridge Parkway crosses over the James River here via a bridge. There are some trails and parking areas here near the river, making this a great starting/stopping point or a resupply location.

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61.5 km

View of Terrapin Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Terrapin Mountain Overlook is located at Milepost 72.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers views of Terrapin Mountain, which runs parallel to the parkway. This gives you a …

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65.0 km

Thunder Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Thunder Ridge Overlook (situated at Milepost 74 on the Blue Ridge Parkway) peers over the Arnold Valley. The overlook also offers views to the south of Thunder Ridge, which …

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73.2 km

Onion Mountain Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At 3,145 feet, Onion Mountain Overlook towers over the foothill peaks it views over. It's located at Milepost 79.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and attracts a lot of visitors …

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82.7 km

Peaks of Otter Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

If your budget allows, this would be the place to spent a day and relax.
Lovely setting on the lake surrounded by three mountain peaks, all accessible by hiking trails. …

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82.9 km

View of Abbott Lake and Peaks of Otter

Highlight • Lake

Abbott Lake is located on the property of Peaks of Otter Lodge. There is a footpath point around the lake and a bunch of other trails leaving from the property. …

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136 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

131 km

3.91 km

1.04 km

623 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

100 km

35.2 km

1.09 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Monday 8 June

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Onion Mountain Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Lynchburg

Crossing the James River

View of Terrapin Mountain

Thunder Ridge Overlook

Onion Mountain Overlook

Peaks of Otter Lodge

View of Abbott Lake and Peaks of Otter

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