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Craven Gap – Tanbark Ridge Overlook loop from Silver Line Station

Craven Gap – Tanbark Ridge Overlook loop from Silver Line Station

Moderate

5.0

(1725)

11,950

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Craven Gap – Tanbark Ridge Overlook loop from Silver Line Station

02:29

45.4km

820m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

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Start point

Train Station

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14.9 km

Craven Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Located at Mile Marker 337.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Craven Gap is a mountain pass with a small overlook area. There is trail access to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, which goes two different directions from the parking area.

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15.9 km

Tanbark Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

You will pass by the Tanbark Ridge Overlook at Milepost 376.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It looks out to the east over Tanbark Ridge with High Knob far in …

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19.1 km

Elk Mountain view & painted rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a pretty great view of Elk Mountain from here. The entirety of Elk Mountain Scenic Highway has pretty good views, and it's much less trafficked with motorists compared to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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23.5 km

Valley View

Highlight • Viewpoint

25.3 km

Mountain View

Highlight • Viewpoint

36.8 km

Asheville City Hall and Courthouse

Highlight • Monument

Asheville, located at the confluence of the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers, is the largest city in Western North Carolina. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, this charming city blends …

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38.7 km

Jean Webb Park

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The paved French Broad River Greenway runs right by Jean Webb Park, thus providing access to the park from a variety of routes. With picnic tables, benches, steps down to …

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45.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

12.5 km

1.31 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

841 m

437 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,100 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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Sunday 10 May

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Craven Gap – Tanbark Ridge Overlook loop from Silver Line Station

Craven Gap

Tanbark Ridge Overlook

Elk Mountain view & painted rocks

Valley View

Mountain View

Asheville City Hall and Courthouse

Jean Webb Park

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