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Thunder Hill Overlook – Moses Cone Overlook loop from Boone

Thunder Hill Overlook – Moses Cone Overlook loop from Boone

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Thunder Hill Overlook – Moses Cone Overlook loop from Boone

02:26

47.9km

750m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

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962 m

Duck Pond at Tomlinson Park

Highlight • Lake

A landmark location at Appalachian State University, the Duck Pond at Tomlinson Park dates back to 1927 and is a cheery spot to enjoy outdoor activities.

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17.6 km

View of Grandfather Mountain from Raven Rock Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Raven Rock Overlook is located at Milepost 289.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It looks out on a lot of mountains, but those hillsides have become covered in more and …

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19.0 km

Thunder Hill Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Home to one of the most popular sunrise viewing areas on the entire Blue Ridge Parkway, the Thunder Hill Overlook is located at Milepost 290.4 and rests at an elevation …

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23.5 km

Blowing Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

27.1 km

Annie Cannon Gardens

Nature Reserve

33.0 km

The views at Moses Cone Overlook (Milepost 293.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway) are now mostly overgrown. Most people stop at the Manor House about a mile down the parkway (headed south) for views of the mountains surrounding Blowing Rock.

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47.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

10.7 km

4.11 km

3.75 km

1.77 km

844 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.8 km

916 m

223 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (950 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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74 %

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Thunder Hill Overlook – Moses Cone Overlook loop from Boone

Duck Pond at Tomlinson Park

View of Grandfather Mountain from Raven Rock Overlook

Thunder Hill Overlook

Blowing Rock

Moses Cone Overlook

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