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View of Otter Lake – Thunder Ridge Overlook loop from Information board

View of Otter Lake – Thunder Ridge Overlook loop from Information board

Hard

4.9

(8432)

18,186

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View of Otter Lake – Thunder Ridge Overlook loop from Information board

03:14

51.5km

1,110m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.86 km

View of Otter Lake

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You get a great view of Otter Lake without ever having to leave the parkway from here. You'll bike beside Otter Creek and Otter Creek Trail for a few miles …

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23.0 km

Thunder Ridge Overlook

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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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26.2 km

Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook

Viewpoint

32.3 km

View of Terrapin Mountain

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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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46.8 km

Crossing the James River

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The Blue Ridge Parkway crosses over the James River here via a bridge. There are some trails and parking areas here near the river, making this a great starting/stopping point or a resupply location.

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51.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.4 km

1.55 km

743 m

705 m

197 m

Surfaces

49.1 km

1.50 km

955 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,190 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Friday 10 July

30°C

21°C

80 %

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View of Otter Lake – Thunder Ridge Overlook loop from Information board

View of Otter Lake

Thunder Ridge Overlook

View of Terrapin Mountain

Crossing the James River

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