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Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Prisehouse Mountain loop from Buchanan

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Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Prisehouse Mountain loop from Buchanan

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Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Prisehouse Mountain loop from Buchanan

03:18

48.1km

800m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Jefferson National Forest

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Start point

Parking

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329 m

Buchanan Swinging Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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 cents for every horse, mule or oxen. The bridge was destroyed and rebuilt three times – during the Civil War and after a flood.

The bridge has great views over the James River and the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains.

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22.3 km

Prisehouse Mountain

Highlight • Summit

48.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

9.26 km

3.98 km

3.83 km

Surfaces

26.4 km

15.7 km

6.06 km

Elevation

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Today

Friday 26 June

33°C

19°C

73 %

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