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Rockfish Valley Overlook – Afton Overlook loop from Mount Paran Church

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Rockfish Valley Overlook – Afton Overlook loop from Mount Paran Church

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Rockfish Valley Overlook – Afton Overlook loop from Mount Paran Church

06:32

92.7km

1,870m

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: July 10, 2026

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Rockfish Valley Overlook

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Located at Milepost 1.5 and at an elevation of 2,148 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Rockfish Valley Overlook is a more popular stop than the nearby Afton Overlook. The …

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Afton Overlook

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

90.8 km

1.11 km

835 m

Surfaces

91.4 km

873 m

491 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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Friday 10 July

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