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Bass Lake – Rough Ridge Overlook loop from Blowing Rock

Bass Lake – Rough Ridge Overlook loop from Blowing Rock

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3.0

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Bass Lake – Rough Ridge Overlook loop from Blowing Rock

04:12

78.8km

1,420m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39 m for 236 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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156 m

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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31.1 km

Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

Mill Pond lies in the heart of Banner Elk and the college of Lees-McRae. You can bike on all sides of the water as you pass through the campus.

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32.7 km

Wildcat Lake

Highlight • Lake

With a pavillion and playground, this swimming lake makes a great spot to stop for a pitstop and perhaps a cool off.

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48.0 km

Montezuma Gap

Mountain Pass

58.0 km

View of Linn Cove Viaduct from Yonahlossee Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Yonahlossee Overlook is located at Milepost 303.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and is one of the most frequented stop on the roadside in this area. The overlook, itself, …

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60.0 km

Rough Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At Milepost 302.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, you can find the Rough Ridge Overlook. There is a trail that offers even better views from a better vantage point, but …

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64.1 km

Green Mountain Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Green Mountain Overlook is situated at Milepost 300.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway at an elevation of 4,134 feet. You can see the tops of some lower-lying mountains in the …

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78.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.0 km

23.0 km

3.16 km

434 m

275 m

Surfaces

74.9 km

3.27 km

333 m

259 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (820 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 14 July

24°C

16°C

56 %

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