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Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Mills Gap Overlook loop from McCartney Family Cemetery

Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Mills Gap Overlook loop from McCartney Family Cemetery

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Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Mills Gap Overlook loop from McCartney Family Cemetery

05:50

113km

1,970m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

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44.1 km

Buchanan Swinging Bridge

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This is the only swing bridge to cross the James River. It was originally constructed in 1851. Back then, each person had to pay 5 cents to cross and 5 …

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53.5 km

Mills Gap Overlook

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At Milepost 91.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mills Gap Overlook views out over the James River Valley. The Appalachian Trail crosses through the parking lot, so you can expect …

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53.5 km

View of the James River from Mills Gap Overlook

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At Milepost 91.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mills Gap Overlook views out over the James River Valley. The Appalachian Trail crosses through the parking lot, so you can expect …

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58.8 km

Harveys Knob

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64.3 km

Blue Knob

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113 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.9 km

45.9 km

885 m

221 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

111 km

1.41 km

221 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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Buchanan Swinging Bridge – Mills Gap Overlook loop from McCartney Family Cemetery

Buchanan Swinging Bridge

Mills Gap Overlook

View of the James River from Mills Gap Overlook

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