BRP to Looking Glass Rock Overlook (Parkway South, Road Ride, MP 388 to MP 417)

// March 16th, 2009 // Asheville Biking

Blue Ridge Parkway

Roughly 27 miles of steady climbing on one of the most famous roads in America. You’ll pass several impressive overlooks, pedal through a handful of tunnels, and cap off the ride with a view of Looking Glass Rock, a towering dome of granite deep in Pisgah National Forest. Turn around and enjoy the downhill back to town.

Directions from Asheville: Head south out of Asheville on McDowell St./US 25 S. This turns in to US 25 S/Hendersonville Rd. just past the Biltmore Estate. Follow this all the way to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Once on the Parkway, park anywhere and head south.