United StatesWest Virginia Dark Side of Reddish Knob
Dark Side of Reddish Knob Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

12.5
PDI
10 mi
DISTANCE
2,511 ft
GAINED
4.3 %
AVG. GRADE
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Page Contributor(s): Jeremiah Bishop - Alpine Loop Gran Fondo

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This forested stair step climb in George Washington National Forest has been used in several events including Tour de Burg and Alpine Loop Gran Fondo.  

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CLIMB SUMMARY

The Darkside of Reddish Knob gravel  is on the western side of George Washington National Forest; it has been used in several events including Tour de burg and The Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. (www.alpineloopgranfondo.com)

The climb starts out just south of Brushy Fork, West Virginia. The first stair step pitch is just under 3 miles long of moderately steep winding class 2 to gravel.

After climbing up out of West Virginia you drop down a short descent then you turn left on FR 85 where conditions get a bit rougher and the main toughest section lies. Class 2 and Class 3 gravel for short stretches are chock full of navigable obstacles like potholes, some loose sand at times and stretches of bedrock. After a long fals flat section you find the final two top pitches, these are shorter but fatiguing and can be rough.  In the last kilometer- half mile the climb turns right and the road turns to tough pavement that spirals to the top for a rewarding 360° view.