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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

07:37

145km

2,330m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Jefferson National Forest

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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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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19.8 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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88.3 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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104 km

View of Otter Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

You get a great view of Otter Lake without ever having to leave the parkway from here. You'll bike beside Otter Creek and Otter Creek Trail for a few miles …

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105 km

Crossing the James River

Highlight • Bridge

The Blue Ridge Parkway crosses over the James River here via a bridge. There are some trails and parking areas here near the river, making this a great starting/stopping point or a resupply location.

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142 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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145 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

91.6 km

48.9 km

4.81 km

300 m

Surfaces

130 km

15.3 km

832 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Today

Friday 26 June

29°C

17°C

62 %

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

View of Abbott Lake and Peaks of Otter

Buchanan Swinging Bridge

Natural Bridge of Virginia

Caverns at Natural Bridge

View Rice Mountain

View of Otter Lake

Crossing the James River

Peaks of Otter Lodge

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