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Alligator Back Overlook
Road cycling
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Blue Ridge Parkway
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Matthew
September 7, 2023
Road cycling
Located at Milepost 242 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Alligator Back Overlook looks out over a series of peaks resembling the notches on an alligator's back (hence the name). The overlook has a small observation deck with information about the flora, fauna, and trails within the Doughton Park boundaries.
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