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Rough Ridge Overlook – Pilot Ridge Overlook loop from Rich Mountain

Rough Ridge Overlook – Pilot Ridge Overlook loop from Rich Mountain

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Rough Ridge Overlook – Pilot Ridge Overlook loop from Rich Mountain

05:15

96.1km

1,930m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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After 22.4 km for 240 m

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22.5 km

Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

Mill Pond lies in the heart of Banner Elk and the college of Lees-McRae. You can bike on all sides of the water as you pass through the campus.

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24.0 km

Wildcat Lake

Highlight • Lake

With a pavillion and playground, this swimming lake makes a great spot to stop for a pitstop and perhaps a cool off.

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39.3 km

Montezuma Gap

Mountain Pass

49.4 km

View of Linn Cove Viaduct from Yonahlossee Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Yonahlossee Overlook is located at Milepost 303.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and is one of the most frequented stop on the roadside in this area. The overlook, itself, …

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51.3 km

Rough Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At Milepost 302.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, you can find the Rough Ridge Overlook. There is a trail that offers even better views from a better vantage point, but …

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53.3 km

Pilot Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pilot Ridge Overlook is at Milepost 301.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is heavily overgrown and only offers a window view of the valley floor through the trees.

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55.5 km

Green Mountain Overlook

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Green Mountain Overlook is situated at Milepost 300.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway at an elevation of 4,134 feet. You can see the tops of some lower-lying mountains in the …

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96.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.5 km

20.9 km

7.28 km

355 m

215 m

Surfaces

93.8 km

2.04 km

241 m

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (820 m)

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Today

Saturday 23 May

17°C

10°C

91 %

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Rough Ridge Overlook – Pilot Ridge Overlook loop from Rich Mountain

Mill Pond

Wildcat Lake

View of Linn Cove Viaduct from Yonahlossee Overlook

Rough Ridge Overlook

Pilot Ridge Overlook

Green Mountain Overlook

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