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Swift Run Overlook – Bacon Hollow Overlook loop from Hightop

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Greene County

Swift Run Overlook – Bacon Hollow Overlook loop from Hightop

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Swift Run Overlook – Bacon Hollow Overlook loop from Hightop

03:36

52.4km

950m

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: February 28, 2026

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Shenandoah National Park

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Parking

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876 m

Swift Run Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located in Shenandoah National Park, Swift Run Overlook is a much-loved viewpoint along Skyline Drive with incredible views of the surrounding national park. Make sure to visit in the Autumn for especially captivating foliage views.

Tip by

3.05 km

Smith Roach Gap

Mountain Pass

4.19 km

Bacon Hollow Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bacon Hollow Overlook, situated at Milepost 69 on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, offers a southern-facing view from an elevation of 2,455 ft (748 m). It provides a panoramic view of the central region of Virginia between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Coastal Plains.

Tip by

26.2 km

Browns Gap

Mountain Pass

31.8 km

Loft Mountain Information Center

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the rare, fully serviced locations on the Skyline. Restaurant has decent menu with mostly fast food choices and always welcome ice cream. Clean washroom and souvenir shop. I was surprised to see bike work stand with all tools and pump, just in case you need it.
Also close by is the camping ground with all the amenities. It was early in the day so I pushed forward to gain some millage. If staying in the area, there are multiple hiking options, including top of the Loft Mountain trail and sections of Appalachian trail.
Enjoy and respect.

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52.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.7 km

441 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.9 km

234 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

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Monday 25 May

22°C

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93 %

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