Bluff Mountain Trail – Wildcat Rock Overlook loop from Wildcat Rock

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Bluff Mountain Trail – Wildcat Rock Overlook loop from Wildcat Rock

Hard

2.6

(28)

hikers

Bluff Mountain Trail – Wildcat Rock Overlook loop from Wildcat Rock

01:41

5.17km

70m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.57 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.06 km

Bluff Mountain Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bluff Mountain Trail stretches from Brinegar Cabin to Basin Cove Overlook. The most heavily used portions of the trail are the sections right around the Bluff Mountain Overlook parking lot …

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2.44 km

Viewpoint

5.05 km

Wildcat Rock Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wildcat Rock Overlook is located at Milepost 238.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway within Doughton Park. There is a picnic area and paved trail to the water tower. If you …

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5.17 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

731 m

470 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.03 km