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Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Roanoke City Market loop from Roanoke

Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Roanoke City Market loop from Roanoke

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(6712)

11,857

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Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Roanoke City Market loop from Roanoke

04:30

93.6km

1,240m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Jefferson National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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42.3 km

Buchanan Swinging Bridge

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This is the only swing bridge to cross the James River. It was originally constructed in 1851. Back then, each person had to pay 5 cents to cross and 5 …

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50.1 km

Bearwallow Gap

Mountain Pass

51.7 km

Mills Gap Overlook

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At Milepost 91.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mills Gap Overlook views out over the James River Valley. The Appalachian Trail crosses through the parking lot, so you can expect …

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51.7 km

View of the James River from Mills Gap Overlook

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At Milepost 91.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mills Gap Overlook views out over the James River Valley. The Appalachian Trail crosses through the parking lot, so you can expect …

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52.7 km

Lots of viewpoints along the Blue Ridge Parkway

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This stretch basically spans from the Sharp Top Overlook to the Great Valley Overlook. There are pull-offs left and right along the roadway, and there are also some sections where …

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82.2 km

View of Roanoke from Stewart Knob Overlook

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Located at Milepost 110.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Stewarts Knob Overlook offers a view of the city of Roanoke. The view is not the most picturesque on the parkway, …

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93.1 km

Downtown Roanoke

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The history of the railway is present in many corners of the city. If you come to visit, don't hesitate to see one of the many interesting museums (the science …

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93.2 km

Roanoke's City Market is the oldest continuously operating markets in Virginia, getting its start in 1882. In addition to the excellent food on offer the surrounding historic district is home to other attractions such as the Roanoke Pinball Museum.

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93.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.0 km

33.9 km

2.77 km

329 m

313 m

223 m

109 m

Surfaces

92.1 km

1.06 km

518 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Roanoke City Market loop from Roanoke

Buchanan Swinging Bridge

Mills Gap Overlook

View of the James River from Mills Gap Overlook

Lots of viewpoints along the Blue Ridge Parkway

View of Roanoke from Stewart Knob Overlook

Downtown Roanoke

Roanoke City Market

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