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Cradle of Forestry Overlook – View of Pink Beds loop from Enka

Cradle of Forestry Overlook – View of Pink Beds loop from Enka

Hard

4.7

(3722)

15,174

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Cradle of Forestry Overlook – View of Pink Beds loop from Enka

04:30

84.7km

1,310m

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: June 11, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Pisgah National Forest

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Start point

Parking

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52.1 km

Cradle of Forestry Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cradle of Forestry Overlook is located at Milepost 411 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and looks out over Pisgah National Forest. The main spectacle you can see is the …

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53.2 km

View of Pink Beds

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Pink Beds Overlook is situated at Milepost 410.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is a popular pull-off due to the expansive view and the ability to see the mountain …

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54.9 km

Funnel Top View

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You can find Funnel Top View at Milepost 409.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The view is an official overlook, and at 4,925 feet, this is a great spot to see multiple rows of mountain spines.

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56.5 km

View from Pisgah Inn

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Pisgah Inn offers luxury dining, lodging, shopping, and event hosting from its location on the side of the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are inspiring panoramic views from the inn's observation …

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84.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.0 km

34.2 km

1.34 km

210 m

Surfaces

79.0 km

4.66 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,510 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

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Today

Wednesday 15 July

32°C

17°C

47 %

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Cradle of Forestry Overlook – View of Pink Beds loop from Enka

Cradle of Forestry Overlook

View of Pink Beds

Funnel Top View

View from Pisgah Inn

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