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Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains

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Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains
Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains
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Elevation profile Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains

Statistics

Difficulty points 1065
Length 41 km
Average gradient 4.1%
Steepest 100 metres 11.2%
Total ascent 1663 m

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#39 toughest climb of North America
#33 most elevation gain of North America
#44 longest climb of North America
#19 average steepest climb of Tennessee
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Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains is a climb in the region Tennessee. It is 41 km long and bridges 1663 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1065. The top of the ascent is located at 1641 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road name: Cherohala Skyway

5.0 by 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.... read more

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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.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 05:51:12
11 km/h 03:43:29
15 km/h 02:43:53
19 km/h 02:09:23

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cherohala Skyway can be cycled from 2 sides. Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains.

You don't need special gearing for Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains is 41 km long.

The average gradient of Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains is 4.1%.

Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.2%.

The summit of Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains is at 1641 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 05:51:12 to climb Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains. At 11 km/h the time is 03:43:29, and at 15 km/h 02:43:53. For the fastest cyclists, 02:09:23 is an achievable time.

Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains is located in the region Tennessee in United States.

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