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Linn Cove Viaduct – Rough Ridge Overlook loop from Grandfather Mountain

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Avery County

Linn Cove Viaduct – Rough Ridge Overlook loop from Grandfather Mountain

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Linn Cove Viaduct – Rough Ridge Overlook loop from Grandfather Mountain

02:48

41.8km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.9 km for 55 m

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Parking

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2.34 km

Linn Cove Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Linn Cove Viaduct is a 1,243 foot (379 m) long concrete bridge that wraps around Grandfather Mountain. It was designed with protection of the mountain's habitat in mind, and …

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2.62 km

View of Linn Cove Viaduct from Yonahlossee Overlook

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The Yonahlossee Overlook is located at Milepost 303.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and is one of the most frequented stop on the roadside in this area. The overlook, itself, …

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4.58 km

Rough Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At Milepost 302.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, you can find the Rough Ridge Overlook. There is a trail that offers even better views from a better vantage point, but …

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6.52 km

Pilot Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pilot Ridge Overlook is at Milepost 301.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is heavily overgrown and only offers a window view of the valley floor through the trees.

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8.71 km

Green Mountain Overlook

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Green Mountain Overlook is situated at Milepost 300.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway at an elevation of 4,134 feet. You can see the tops of some lower-lying mountains in the …

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15.0 km

Julian Price Camp & surroundings

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Situated on the Parkway, just 7km away from the city of Blowing Rock, is right place to take day off.
Newly built showers make all the difference when cycling all …

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41.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

18.7 km

709 m

450 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

1.57 km

393 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (1,030 m)

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Today

Tuesday 19 May

28°C

16°C

2 %

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Linn Cove Viaduct – Rough Ridge Overlook loop from Grandfather Mountain

Linn Cove Viaduct

View of Linn Cove Viaduct from Yonahlossee Overlook

Rough Ridge Overlook

Pilot Ridge Overlook

Green Mountain Overlook

Julian Price Camp & surroundings

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