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Bluff Mountain via Bluff Mountain Road

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Elevation profile Bluff Mountain via Bluff Mountain Road

Statistics

Difficulty points 582
Length 8.1 km
Average gradient 7.6%
Steepest 100 metres 16.1%
Total ascent 612 m

Short recap

13 hairpin turns
#41 toughest climb of Appalachians
#46 most elevation gain of Appalachians
#13 longest climb of Tennessee
#4 average steepest climb of Tennessee
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Bluff Mountain via Bluff Mountain Road is a climb in the region Tennessee. It is 8.1 km long and bridges 612 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 582. The top of the ascent is located at 925 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Bluff Mountain Road, Tower Road & Green Top Road

5.0 by jwilkin3
Best climb in the area. Hairpin turns, steep ramps. Super smoothe tarmac except for the last mile.... read more

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4 Mo 5.0

Best climb in the area. Hairpin turns, steep ramps. Super smoothe tarmac except for the last mile.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:09:14
11 km/h 00:44:04
15 km/h 00:32:18
19 km/h 00:25:30

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bluff Mountain via Bluff Mountain Road is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Bluff Mountain via Bluff Mountain Road is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Bluff Mountain via Bluff Mountain Road is 8.1 km long.

The average gradient of Bluff Mountain via Bluff Mountain Road is 7.6%.

Bluff Mountain via Bluff Mountain Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.1%.

The summit of Bluff Mountain via Bluff Mountain Road is at 925 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:09:14 to climb Bluff Mountain via Bluff Mountain Road. At 11 km/h the time is 00:44:04, and at 15 km/h 00:32:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:30 is an achievable time.

Bluff Mountain via Bluff Mountain Road is located in the region Tennessee in United States.

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