Natural Bridge of Virginia – Caverns at Natural Bridge loop from Flat Top Mountain Trail Parking

Natural Bridge of Virginia – Caverns at Natural Bridge loop from Flat Top Mountain Trail Parking

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Natural Bridge of Virginia – Caverns at Natural Bridge loop from Flat Top Mountain Trail Parking

07:50

149km

2,450m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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3.61 km

View of Abbott Lake and Peaks of Otter

Highlight • Lake

Abbott Lake is located on the property of Peaks of Otter Lodge. There is a footpath point around the lake and a bunch of other trails leaving from the property. …

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19.7 km

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 …

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37.9 km

Natural Bridge of Virginia

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Natural Bridge in Virginia's Natural Bridge State Park is a stunning geological formation located along the Cedar Creek Trail. Standing 215 feet high and 90 feet wide, this natural …

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38.5 km

Natural Bridge State Park

Nature Reserve

38.8 km

Caverns at Natural Bridge

Highlight • Cave

An interesting network of caverns 34 stories beneath the earth. Discovered just before the 20th century, these are some of the most impressive caverns on the East Coast.

The caverns …

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78.5 km

Indian Gap Rocks Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The Indian Gap Rocks Trail is a short loop trail right off of the Blue Ridge Parkway just past the Buena Vista Valley overlook. This .3-mile trail takes you through …

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88.6 km

View Rice Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

This overlook at Milepost 53.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a great view of Rice Mountain and some of the valley floor below. This is a pretty spacious pull-off …

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105 km

Bedford Municipal Lake

Lake

146 km

Peaks of Otter Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

If your budget allows, this would be the place to spent a day and relax.
Lovely setting on the lake surrounded by three mountain peaks, all accessible by hiking trails. …

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