Craven Gap – Tanbark Ridge Overlook loop from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

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Craven Gap – Tanbark Ridge Overlook loop from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

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Craven Gap – Tanbark Ridge Overlook loop from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

03:22

47.2km

950m

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: August 23, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.09 km

Asheville City Hall and Courthouse

Highlight • Monument

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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5.06 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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21.8 km

Craven Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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22.9 km

Tanbark Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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26.0 km

Elk Mountain view & painted rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a pretty great view of Elk Mountain from here. The entirety of Elk Mountain Scenic Highway has pretty good views, and it's much less trafficked with motorists compared to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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44.4 km

Jean Webb Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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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47.2 km

End point

Parking

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