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Rockfish Valley Overlook – Afton Overlook loop from Sherando Lake Campground

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Augusta County

Rockfish Valley Overlook – Afton Overlook loop from Sherando Lake Campground

Hard

3.0

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Rockfish Valley Overlook – Afton Overlook loop from Sherando Lake Campground

03:36

53.3km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

George Washington National Forest

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Start point

Parking

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1.16 km

Lower Sherando Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Sherando Lakes are commonly referred to as "the jewels of the Blue Ridge Mountains." The lower lake is much bigger than the upper lake, but both have their draws. There are a lot of recreational amenities surrounding the lakes, and there are also a number of different hiking trails that you can connect to for longer day hikes and overnight trips.

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20.5 km

Rockfish Valley Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located at Milepost 1.5 and at an elevation of 2,148 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Rockfish Valley Overlook is a more popular stop than the nearby Afton Overlook. The Rockfish Valley Overlook is a little more than 200 feet higher in elevation and offers a wide open view of Rockfish Valley with a mountainous backdrop.

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22.5 km

Afton Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located just 0.2 miles into the parkway, Afton Overlook is the first official overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Like many of the overlooks of the parkway, this view is of the nearby town. As you climb and descend through the mountains, you get many more views of the network of valleys, rivers, and towns that help make up this unique region of the country.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469 mile paved highway through the states of Virginia and North Carolina. The road is extremely popular for cyclists, cars, and motorcycles, so you should always exercise caution biking on the roadways. Being maintained by the National Park Service, the Blue Ridge Parkway is known for its overlooks and access to natural and wilderness areas. Only paved roads (no paths or trails) are open to bikes within the boundaries of the parkway, and you can expect to see other visitors at most overlooks, trailheads, and campgrounds.

Biking any section of the Blue Ridge Parkway offers an immersion into Southern Appalachia. Taking on the entire road in a multi-day push is an extreme undertaking for serious cyclists; that being said, any section of the parkway can be doable for cyclists with some road biking experience and the right gear.

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53.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.3 km

7.26 km

6.26 km

901 m

493 m

100 m

Surfaces

39.7 km

6.27 km

6.26 km

1.10 km

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Today

Friday 26 June

31°C

17°C

74 %

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