Waterrock Knob via Blue Ridge Parkway

Waterrock Knob can be cycled from 4 sides. Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Blue Ridge Parkway is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Waterrock Knob via Blue Ridge Parkway, Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road & Waterrock Knob from Maggie Valley.

You don't need special gearing for Waterrock Knob via Blue Ridge Parkway. 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.

Waterrock Knob via Blue Ridge Parkway 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!

Waterrock Knob via Blue Ridge Parkway is 13.7 km long.

The average gradient of Waterrock Knob via Blue Ridge Parkway is 5.5%.

Waterrock Knob via Blue Ridge Parkway has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.7%.

The summit of Waterrock Knob via Blue Ridge Parkway is at 1776 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:57:38 to climb Waterrock Knob via Blue Ridge Parkway. At 11 km/h the time is 01:14:51, and at 15 km/h 00:54:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:43:20 is an achievable time.

Waterrock Knob via Blue Ridge Parkway is located in the region North Carolina in United States.