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View of Raven Fork – Oconaluftee River Overlook loop from Mingus Mill Parking

View of Raven Fork – Oconaluftee River Overlook loop from Mingus Mill Parking

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View of Raven Fork – Oconaluftee River Overlook loop from Mingus Mill Parking

02:36

40.6km

1,220m

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: February 19, 2026

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Blue Ridge Parkway

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2.32 km

Blue Ridge Parkway to Cherokee Hill Climb

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This climb is a challenging road biking ascent through the Appalachian Mountains. You'll immediately begin climbing, ascending approximately 2,950 feet over about 8.2 miles to reach the Lickstone Ridge Overlook …

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20.2 km

Plott Balsam Overlook

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The Plott Balsam Overlook is located at Milepost 457.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The overlook includes some informational signs that go along with the sweeping views of the valleys …

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21.9 km

Lickstone Ridge Overlook

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The Lickstone Ridge Overlook can be found at Milepost 458.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The overlook is overgrown in spots, but there are still a few views of the …

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22.9 km

Bunches Bald Overlook

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The Bunches Bald Overlook is situated at Milepost 459.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Even though the word "bald" is in the name, the viewpoint isn't situated on a bald, …

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26.7 km

Big Witch Overlook

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The Big Witch Overlook (Milepost 461.9) is a popular stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It peers out at a couple long mountain ridges that block any views of mountains …

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30.0 km

View of Thomas Divide

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There is a picnic table here at the Thomas Divide View (Milepost 463.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway) overlook, but the view is mostly blocked by overgrowth. If you are …

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36.5 km

View of Raven Fork

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You are almost at the end of your journey, take a time and soak some more of precious clean air before hitting the civilization.

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37.3 km

Oconaluftee River Overlook

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The Oconaluftee River Overlook is the most southern official viewpoint on the Blue Ridge Parkway. At Milepost 468.4, it is the final stop of the parkway before reaching the National …

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40.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.6 km

3.86 km

807 m

337 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

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Highest point (1,590 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Plott Balsam Overlook

Lickstone Ridge Overlook

Bunches Bald Overlook

Big Witch Overlook

View of Thomas Divide

View of Raven Fork

Oconaluftee River Overlook

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