Alder Gap loop from U.S. 221 Drive-in Campground
Alder Gap loop from U.S. 221 Drive-in Campground
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Alder Gap loop from U.S. 221 Drive-in Campground
02:15
42.7km
640m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. 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 1, 2026
Tips
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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557 m
New River State Park (U.S. 221 Access)
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New River State …
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19.6 km
Alder Gap
Mountain Pass
42.7 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
34.7 km
4.30 km
3.60 km
119 m
Surfaces
29.3 km
13.3 km
119 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,050 m)
Lowest point (780 m)
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Wednesday 6 May
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