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Afton Overlook – Rockfish Valley Overlook loop from Afton

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Afton Overlook – Rockfish Valley Overlook loop from Afton

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Afton Overlook – Rockfish Valley Overlook loop from Afton

01:19

19.0km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: May 11, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

George Washington National Forest

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9 m

Afton Overlook

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Located just 0.2 miles into the parkway, Afton Overlook is the first official overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Like many of the overlooks of the parkway, this view is …

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2.01 km

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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9.48 km

Humpback Rocks

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It's worth parking your bike at the visitor center to hike the short walk to the top of Humpback Rocks. The views over the parkway are spectacular. The visitor center …

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19.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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18.4 km

373 m

251 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

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Friday 22 May

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