Rockfish Valley Overlook – Afton Overlook loop from South River Number 27 Dam
Rockfish Valley Overlook – Afton Overlook loop from South River Number 27 Dam
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Rockfish Valley Overlook – Afton Overlook loop from South River Number 27 Dam
03:36
53.3km
580m
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: March 17, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
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Blue Ridge Parkway
George Washington National Forest
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.16 km
Lower Sherando Lake
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
20.5 km
Rockfish Valley Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
22.5 km
Afton Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
53.3 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
38.3 km
7.26 km
6.26 km
901 m
493 m
100 m
Surfaces
39.8 km
6.27 km
6.20 km
1.10 km
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Elevation
Highest point (730 m)
Lowest point (390 m)
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