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Craven Gap – Tanbark Ridge Overlook loop from Silver Line Station

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Craven Gap – Tanbark Ridge Overlook loop from Silver Line Station

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Craven Gap – Tanbark Ridge Overlook loop from Silver Line Station

03:11

46.2km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

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Start point

Train Station

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2.68 km

Reed Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Reed Creek Greenway travels from upper east Asheville to the UNC-Asheville botanical gardens. This section of trail travels over wooden bridges while jumping back and forth over the creek that …

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12.3 km

Patton Mountain Viewpoint

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There are some pretty sweet views from Patton Mountain Road. This is one of those steep mountain roads that not a lot of cars drive on, but it's perfect for a hilly bike ride.

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19.2 km

Located at Mile Marker 337.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Craven Gap is a mountain pass with a small overlook area. There is trail access to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, which goes two different directions from the parking area.

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20.3 km

Tanbark Ridge Overlook

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You will pass by the Tanbark Ridge Overlook at Milepost 376.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It looks out to the east over Tanbark Ridge with High Knob far in …

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36.5 km

Chestnut Hill Historic District

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The Chestnut Hill Historic District is a charming residential neighborhood between Hillside, Washington, Broad, Orchard Streets, and Merrimon Avenue. It features buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, …

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38.8 km

Asheville City Hall and Courthouse

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Asheville, located at the confluence of the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers, is the largest city in Western North Carolina. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, this charming city blends …

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40.8 km

Jean Webb Park

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The paved French Broad River Greenway runs right by Jean Webb Park, thus providing access to the park from a variety of routes. With picnic tables, benches, steps down to …

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46.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

13.2 km

11.8 km

1.24 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.7 km

14.7 km

412 m

348 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

32°C

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52 %

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Craven Gap – Tanbark Ridge Overlook loop from Silver Line Station

Reed Creek Greenway

Patton Mountain Viewpoint

Craven Gap

Tanbark Ridge Overlook

Chestnut Hill Historic District

Asheville City Hall and Courthouse

Jean Webb Park

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