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Botetourt County

Peaks of Otter Lodge – Onion Mountain Overlook loop from Arcadia

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United States
Virginia
Botetourt County

Peaks of Otter Lodge – Onion Mountain Overlook loop from Arcadia

Hard

4.7

(4988)

6,273

riders

Peaks of Otter Lodge – Onion Mountain Overlook loop from Arcadia

03:49

54.1km

1,040m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Jefferson National Forest

Waypoints

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Parking

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19.9 km

Peaks of Otter Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Campsite without showers, but like all NPS campgrounds (app or web recreation.gov) large sites, tables with benches and fire pit.

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20.9 km

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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21.1 km

Peaks of Otter Lodge

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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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30.6 km

Onion Mountain Overlook

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At 3,145 feet, Onion Mountain Overlook towers over the foothill peaks it views over. It's located at Milepost 79.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and attracts a lot of visitors …

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54.1 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

14.2 km

542 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

20.9 km

8.10 km

704 m

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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