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Moses Cone Overlook – Bass Lake loop from Blowing Rock

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Moses Cone Overlook – Bass Lake loop from Blowing Rock

Hard

4.9

(8032)

10,422

runners

Moses Cone Overlook – Bass Lake loop from Blowing Rock

02:30

23.3km

390m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 8, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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9.21 km

Moses Cone Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views at Moses Cone Overlook (Milepost 293.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway) are now mostly overgrown. Most people stop at the Manor House about a mile down the parkway (headed south) for views of the mountains surrounding Blowing Rock.

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2

20.8 km

Bass Lake

Highlight • Lake

This scenic artificial lake is perfect for a leisurely walk or a fishing trip. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie.

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23.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

3.09 km

1.80 km

695 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

4.92 km

888 m

476 m

232 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,210 m)

Lowest point (1,050 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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