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Onion Mountain Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Locher Tract

Onion Mountain Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Locher Tract

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Onion Mountain Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Locher Tract

05:48

105km

1,950m

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: March 31, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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20.2 km

Bedford Municipal Lake

Lake

25.4 km

Crossing the James River

Highlight • Bridge

The Blue Ridge Parkway crosses over the James River here via a bridge. There are some trails and parking areas here near the river, making this a great starting/stopping point or a resupply location.

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39.9 km

View of Terrapin Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Terrapin Mountain Overlook is located at Milepost 72.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers views of Terrapin Mountain, which runs parallel to the parkway. This gives you a …

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43.3 km

Thunder Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Thunder Ridge Overlook (situated at Milepost 74 on the Blue Ridge Parkway) peers over the Arnold Valley. The overlook also offers views to the south of Thunder Ridge, which …

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51.5 km

Onion Mountain Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At 3,145 feet, Onion Mountain Overlook towers over the foothill peaks it views over. It's located at Milepost 79.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and attracts a lot of visitors …

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61.1 km

Peaks of Otter Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

If your budget allows, this would be the place to spent a day and relax.
Lovely setting on the lake surrounded by three mountain peaks, all accessible by hiking trails. …

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61.3 km

View of Abbott Lake and Peaks of Otter

Highlight • Lake

Abbott Lake is located on the property of Peaks of Otter Lodge. There is a footpath point around the lake and a bunch of other trails leaving from the property. …

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77.4 km

Buchanan Swinging Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is the only swing bridge to cross the James River. It was originally constructed in 1851. Back then, each person had to pay 5 cents to cross and 5 …

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95.5 km

Natural Bridge of Virginia

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Natural Bridge in Virginia's Natural Bridge State Park is a stunning geological formation located along the Cedar Creek Trail. Standing 215 feet high and 90 feet wide, this natural …

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96.2 km

Natural Bridge State Park

Nature Reserve

105 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.3 km

31.3 km

6.69 km

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

98.1 km

5.70 km

1.31 km

407 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Monday 11 May

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87 %

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Onion Mountain Overlook – Peaks of Otter Lodge loop from Locher Tract

Crossing the James River

View of Terrapin Mountain

Thunder Ridge Overlook

Onion Mountain Overlook

Peaks of Otter Lodge

View of Abbott Lake and Peaks of Otter

Buchanan Swinging Bridge

Natural Bridge of Virginia

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