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Rocky Knob Overlook – Mabry Mill loop from Floyd

Rocky Knob Overlook – Mabry Mill loop from Floyd

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2.8

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Rocky Knob Overlook – Mabry Mill loop from Floyd

05:53

101km

1,660m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Parking

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23.3 km

Bridge across the creek

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This bridge is pretty similar to what a lot of the footbridges look like along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's basically just half a long laid across a ditch with …

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24.6 km

Smart View Historical Cabin

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There are a few foot-traffic only trails on the property, but the Smart View Recreation Area also offers multiple picnic areas (over 70), a historical cabin, and a paved road …

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24.8 km

Smart View Recreation Area Historic Cabin

Highlight • Historical Site

There are a few foot-traffic only trails on the property, but the Smart View Recreation Area also offers multiple picnic areas (over 70), a historical cabin, and a paved road …

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46.7 km

View of Buffalo Mountain from Saddle Overlook

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The Saddle Overlook is located at Milepost 168 of the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers views from both sides of the road. One side of the road offers a view …

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47.0 km

Rocky Knob Overlook

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Overlook located on Rocky Knob, adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Rocky Knob Recreation area. Overlooks the Rock Castle Gorge.

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49.0 km

View of Rock Castle Gorge

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Located on the Rock Castle Gorge Trail and just off the side of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Rock Castle Gorge viewpoint boasts views of the entire Rocky Knob Recreation …

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49.7 km

The gorgeous campground offers direct access to the Rocky Knob Recreation Area. Some sites take reservations and others are first-come first-serve, and the campsite roads are completely paved. Lots of …

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61.3 km

Mabry Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Nicely preserved Water Mill built in 1903 by E.B. Mabry.
A short trail around the mill connects historical exhibits about life in rural Virginia.
During peak seasons, demonstrations of crafts …

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101 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.8 km

18.9 km

8.51 km

2.58 km

233 m

Surfaces

69.5 km

26.9 km

3.35 km

1.20 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

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Tuesday 18 August

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Rocky Knob Overlook – Mabry Mill loop from Floyd

Bridge across the creek

Smart View Historical Cabin

Smart View Recreation Area Historic Cabin

View of Buffalo Mountain from Saddle Overlook

Rocky Knob Overlook

View of Rock Castle Gorge

Rocky Knob Campground

Mabry Mill

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