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Rocky Knob Overlook – Rocky Knob Campground loop from Christiansburg

Rocky Knob Overlook – Rocky Knob Campground loop from Christiansburg

Hard

4.8

(5512)

8,045

riders

Rocky Knob Overlook – Rocky Knob Campground loop from Christiansburg

06:34

125km

1,930m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 56.3 km for 98 m

After 57.4 km for 98 m

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51.3 km

View of Buffalo Mountain from Saddle Overlook

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The Saddle Overlook is located at Milepost 168 of the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers views from both sides of the road. One side of the road offers a view …

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51.7 km

Rocky Knob Overlook

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Overlook located on Rocky Knob, adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Rocky Knob Recreation area. Overlooks the Rock Castle Gorge.

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53.6 km

View of Rock Castle Gorge

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Located on the Rock Castle Gorge Trail and just off the side of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Rock Castle Gorge viewpoint boasts views of the entire Rocky Knob Recreation …

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54.3 km

The gorgeous campground offers direct access to the Rocky Knob Recreation Area. Some sites take reservations and others are first-come first-serve, and the campsite roads are completely paved. Lots of …

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56.8 km

Grassy Knoll Overlook

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Grassy Knoll is one of many overlooks on this portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is more or less a wide open grassy field with some trees in the …

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125 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

113 km

8.28 km

2.12 km

1.17 km

883 m

124 m

Surfaces

111 km

10.8 km

2.97 km

976 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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14 %

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Rocky Knob Overlook – Rocky Knob Campground loop from Christiansburg

View of Buffalo Mountain from Saddle Overlook

Rocky Knob Overlook

View of Rock Castle Gorge

Rocky Knob Campground

Grassy Knoll Overlook

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