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Onion Mountain Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Lynchburg

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Onion Mountain Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Lynchburg

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(5135)

10,831

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Onion Mountain Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Lynchburg

07:30

135km

2,350m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18 m for 16 m

After 135 km for 16 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

60.4 km

View of Terrapin Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Terrapin Mountain Overlook is located at Milepost 72.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers views of Terrapin Mountain, which runs parallel to the parkway. This gives you a …

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2

63.9 km

Thunder Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Thunder Ridge Overlook (situated at Milepost 74 on the Blue Ridge Parkway) peers over the Arnold Valley. The overlook also offers views to the south of Thunder Ridge, which …

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3

72.1 km

Onion Mountain Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4

81.6 km

Peaks of Otter Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

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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5

81.8 km

View of Abbott Lake and Peaks of Otter

Highlight • Lake

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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B

135 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

130 km

3.91 km

1.04 km

623 m

157 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

99.0 km

35.2 km

1.09 km

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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