Stage 5. A 51.6 mile stage of the Blue Ridge Parkway starting at US Highway 21 near Sparta, NC and ending at US Highway 58 at Meadows of Dan, VA. This stage crosses the NC-VA state border at Mile Post 217 about 12-13 miles into ride. There are approximately 31.4 miles of climbing and 2,306 feet of elevation gained during this stage.

Stage 5 Route Map. A map showing the 51.6 mile route of Stage 5 along the Blue Ridge Parkway starting near Sparta, NC and ending at Meadows of Dan, VA.

Stage 5 Route Map. A map showing the 51.6 mile route of Stage 5 along the Blue Ridge Parkway starting near Sparta, NC and ending at Meadows of Dan, VA. Click here to view Stage 5 in Google Maps.

Stage 5 Elevation Profile Graphs. The upper graph shows distance ridden (miles) and elevation climbed (feet). The lower graph shows distance ridden (Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Posts) and elevation climbed (feet).

Stage 5 Elevation Profile Graphs. The upper graph shows distance ridden (miles) and elevation climbed (feet). The lower graph shows distance ridden (Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Posts) and elevation climbed (feet).

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