Climbing Hogpen Gap West, GA by bike

United States Georgia Hogpen Gap West

Hogpen Gap West Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

9.2

PDI

2.4 mi

DISTANCE

1,181 ft

GAINED

ELEVATION GAINED

9.4 %

AVG. GRADE

AVG. GRADIENT

FULL CLIMB STATS

INTRO

"One of the steepest roads in the U.S., the isolated west side of Hogpen Gap can test cold legs. An isolated start is over moderate grade but that soon turns to double digit over most of the hill's length. It is fairly steady however much of way which seems to blunt some of the sting. Just past Tesnatee Gap (signed but unremarkable) you encounter the steepest half mile of the route. From Tesnatee to just before the summit, the rock wall to your right is one of the few places in the Southeast one can ice climb in the winter. The summit is obvious and cryptically signed (look up)..." (This quote is presented with the approval of John Summerson, from his book, The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike) in the Southeast, pg. 75.)

PLAN YOUR ROUTE

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Average grade is 9.5%. 31% of the climb is at 5-10% and 62% is at 10-15%. The steepest quarter-mile is 11.7%.

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Roadway: Two lane highway with no shoulder.

Traffic: Light.

Parking: At the top and then ride down and climb back up or on the side of the road at the start of the climb - Map; Street View.

Provisions: The closest food and beverages from the start of this climb are in Helen, 13 miles south east (Map).

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We stayed in Helen on our trip. There are many nice gap climbs in this area plus the highest climb in Georgia, Brasstown Bald.