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Tanbark Ridge Overlook – Craven Gap loop from Silver Line Station

Tanbark Ridge Overlook – Craven Gap loop from Silver Line Station

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4.9

(6637)

6,638

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Tanbark Ridge Overlook – Craven Gap loop from Silver Line Station

06:07

80.4km

1,800m

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 31, 2026

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After 9.53 km for 256 m

After 40.3 km for 8.12 km

After 71.6 km for 348 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.18 km

Mountain View

Highlight • Viewpoint

44.0 km

Pisgah National Forest

Nature Reserve

63.7 km

Tanbark Ridge Overlook

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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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64.8 km

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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71.7 km

Patton Mountain Viewpoint

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There are some pretty sweet views from Patton Mountain Road. This is one of those steep mountain roads that not a lot of cars drive on, but it's perfect for a hilly bike ride.

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75.6 km

Chestnut Hill Historic District

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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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80.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.6 km

10.2 km

7.19 km

6.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.1 km

10.3 km

8.63 km

412 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,480 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

32°C

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52 %

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Tanbark Ridge Overlook – Craven Gap loop from Silver Line Station

Mountain View

Tanbark Ridge Overlook

Craven Gap

Patton Mountain Viewpoint

Chestnut Hill Historic District

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