View from Pisgah Inn – View of Pink Beds loop from Canton

View from Pisgah Inn – View of Pink Beds loop from Canton

Hard

2.9

(8)

riders

View from Pisgah Inn – View of Pink Beds loop from Canton

04:01

76.2km

1,170m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 96 m for 401 m

After 75.8 km for 401 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

38.5 km

View from Pisgah Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pisgah Inn offers luxury dining, lodging, shopping, and event hosting from its location on the side of the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are inspiring panoramic views from the inn's observation areas, and trail access from the parking area opens the door to outdoor adventures for people looking for overnight and single-day treks.

Tip by

40.0 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.

Tip by

41.8 km

View of Pink Beds

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 laurel and Catawba rhododendron that create the "pink beds" of flowers.

Tip by

42.8 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 obvious Looking Glass Rock. There are some historical informational signs next to the parking area with more information about what you can see from the viewpoint.

Tip by

76.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.3 km

27.9 km

2.81 km

249 m

Surfaces

73.1 km