Blue Ridge Parkway Loops

Blue Ridge Parkway Loops

Scenic 22- or 40-mile Blue Ridge Parkway cycling loop starting near Love, Virginia, with sweeping Shenandoah Valley overlooks, Parkway climbs, and Route 76 tie-ins.

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Enjoy views from any of several scenic overlooks along the parkway.

The 22-mile ride begins at Royal Oaks Cabins in Love (Milepost 16) and goes south to Tye River Gap and back.

Route Directions:



22-Mile Loop

Enjoy views from any of several scenic overlooks along the parkway.

The 22-mile ride begins at Royal Oaks Cabins in Love (Milepost 16) and goes south to Tye River Gap and back.

Route Directions:



40-Mile Rides

40 Mile Ride for Mountain Bikers

0.0 – From Milepost 16 Blue Ridge Parkway – cross the Parkway onto Route 814

Right onto Route 56 to North Fork – follow it back to the Parkway

Right onto the Parkway back to milepost 16

40 Mile Ride for Motorcyclists

For the 40-mile ride, begin at the same point, but head north to Milepost 0 at Afton Mountain. At this point, take the optional loop through the small hamlet of Afton.

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