19.5
PDI
12.4 mi
DISTANCE
3,585 ft
GAINED
5.5 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
Page Contributor(s): from John Summerson, The Ultimate Guide to Climbing (by bike) in the Southeast” p. 98
INTRO
"The start of this hill is along Route 19, a narrow road from Cherokee, NC that carries some traffic at times. It gradually gets tighter and steeper as you climb and towards the top of this stretch moves along the ridge through a few tighter turns. At mile 7.6 turn right onto the Blue Ridge Parkway along one of the most scenic sections of climbing on earth. This stretch is steady grade along a twisty route and thick woods. At the top of the ridge make a left turn (straight to continue on the Parkway) for the short finishing climb toward Waterrock Knob. There is a visitors center with parking on top with restrooms and Waterrock Knob as great views of the surrounding mountains..." (This quote is provided with the approval of John Summerson from his book The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike) in the Southeast, pg. 98.)
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