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Mountain Lake Road from Sinking Creek

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Elevation profile Mountain Lake Road from Sinking Creek

Statistics

Difficulty points 443
Length 10 km
Average gradient 6.4%
Steepest 100 metres 8.5%
Total ascent 640 m

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2 hairpin turns
#94 toughest climb of Appalachians
#41 most elevation gain of Appalachians
#10 longest climb of Virginia
#13 average steepest climb of Virginia
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Mountain Lake Road from Sinking Creek is a climb in the region Virginia. It is 10 km long and bridges 640 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 443. The top of the ascent is located at 1191 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Mountain Lake Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:25:27
11 km/h 00:54:23
15 km/h 00:39:53
19 km/h 00:31:29

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mountain Lake Road can be cycled from 2 sides. Doe Creek Road from Pembroke is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mountain Lake Road from Sinking Creek.

You don't need special gearing for Mountain Lake Road from Sinking Creek. 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.

Mountain Lake Road from Sinking Creek 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!

Mountain Lake Road from Sinking Creek is 10 km long.

The average gradient of Mountain Lake Road from Sinking Creek is 6.4%.

Mountain Lake Road from Sinking Creek has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.5%.

The summit of Mountain Lake Road from Sinking Creek is at 1191 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:25:27 to climb Mountain Lake Road from Sinking Creek. At 11 km/h the time is 00:54:23, and at 15 km/h 00:39:53. For the fastest cyclists, 00:31:29 is an achievable time.

Mountain Lake Road from Sinking Creek is located in the region Virginia in United States.

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