25.8
PDI
25.5 mi
DISTANCE
6,067 ft
GAINED
3.2 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
This is a beautiful ride along the lines of Shenandoah National Park/Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway. The climb begins in Tellico Plains, Tennessee (pop. ~909, elevation 876’). The climb is in the Green Mountains subrange of the Blue Ridge Mountains/Appalachian Mountains. This is more a scenic adventure than a standard bike climb, as it is along one of the great scenic byways of the US.
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
We've partnered with Sherpa-Map.com to bring you the best route planning tool. With a PRO Membership you can use this climb as a reference when creating your route. Average grade is 3% but jumps to 6.1% if we eliminate seven miles of descent from the gradient equation. 39% of the ride is descent, 34% is at 0-5% grade, and 23% is at 5-10%.
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Roadway: Two lane scenic byway in excellent condition.
Traffic: Mild to moderate.
Parking: Park at the Cherohala Parkway Visitor Center in Tellico Plains near the beginning of the ride - Map; Street View.
Provisions: None on this long route. There are plenty of places to eat and get food and beverages in Tellico Plains at the start of the ride.
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Consider doing this at an out-and-back ride - 81 miles and 11,240' of climbing - Map.
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jwilkin3
Great climb. Can be combined with the NC side for an epic O&B.
jwilkin3
This climb is a long journey with many beautiful views along the way. Much more difficult than the average gradient suggests, with many pitches above 10％, plus quite a bit of climbing on the way back "down." No facilities along the way, but two great cafes at the start town of Tellico Plains.
mbrothers
The climb does not have any options for water on it so plan accordingly.
It really feels like three separate climbs...section 1: Rolling uphill, section 2: steady sneaky steep climb. Section 3: steady climb at altitude.
The way back provides some steep sections that will challenge any dead legs. My bike computer estimated 2k of climbing on the way back, and included multiple extended sections of 8-12 percent...so pace the effort and reserves accordingly.
Rode this on a Tuesday and only saw motorcyclists...definitely a gem to climb and enjoy a forested mountainside.
