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Fishers Gap Overlook – Hawksbill Gap loop from Fishers Gap

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United States
Virginia
Page County

Fishers Gap Overlook – Hawksbill Gap loop from Fishers Gap

Hard

2.7

(27)

32

riders

Fishers Gap Overlook – Hawksbill Gap loop from Fishers Gap

01:50

25.2km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.34 km for 146 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.39 km

Fishers Gap Overlook

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If you'd like to park your bike for a while and take a walk on the Appalachian Trail, this is a great place to do it. You also get a …

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5.13 km

Franklin Cliffs Overlook

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This viewpoint sits at 3,140 ft (957 m) elevation and looks right down a hollow toward the town of Stanley. Another community, Luray, is to the right of Stanley but …

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3

6.53 km

Spitler Knoll Overlook

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Once used as ranchland, this west-northwest-facing overlook offers nice views of (from left to right) Dovel Mountain, Slaughter Ridge, and Roundhead Ridge. You may also catch a glimpse of the town of Stanley to the right.

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6.57 km

This is a spectacular place to watch the sun set over the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley. There are 72 overlooks where you can stop and enjoy the view along the Skyline Drive.

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9.23 km

Old Rag View Overlook

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Facing east-northeast, this overlook offers you a nice peek at Old Rag Mountain, one of the most popular summit hikes in Shenandoah National Park. This viewpoint sits at 3,585 feet …

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12.9 km

Crescent Rock Overlook

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Looking west from 3,550 ft (1,082 m) of elevation, this viewpoint offers a great view of 4,050 ft (1,234 m) Hawksbill Peak, the tallest mountain in Shenandoah National Park. You …

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14.9 km

Hawksbill Gap

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Close to the Cedar Run trail head is the Hawksbill Gap Parking, just off the Skyline Drive. Good starting pointing to do the Whiteoak Canyon - Cedar Run Trail Loop from the Skyline Drive.

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25.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

1.05 km

202 m

117 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

3.06 km

777 m

284 m

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Saturday 22 August

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