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Tanbark Ridge Overlook – Craven Gap loop from Bull Gap

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Buncombe County

Tanbark Ridge Overlook – Craven Gap loop from Bull Gap

Moderate

4.8

(7260)

16,890

riders

Tanbark Ridge Overlook – Craven Gap loop from Bull Gap

02:07

36.1km

890m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

3.29 km

Bull Gap

Mountain Pass

2

6.35 km

Tanbark Ridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3

7.43 km

Craven Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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4

19.4 km

Snowy Pathway in Weaver Park

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Weaver Park has sporting fields and courts, a playground, paved walking path, and picnic areas. There is access to the creek running through the park, and there is open space that can be utilized.

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5

26.5 km

Mountain View

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

28.3 km

Valley View

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

32.7 km

Elk Mountain view & painted rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a pretty great view of Elk Mountain from here. The entirety of Elk Mountain Scenic Highway has pretty good views, and it's much less trafficked with motorists compared to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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B

36.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.6 km

3.07 km

1.16 km

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.3 km

743 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (640 m)

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