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Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road

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Elevation profile Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road

Statistics

Difficulty points 702
Length 20.6 km
Average gradient 5.3%
Steepest 100 metres 13.6%
Total ascent 1099 m

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2 hairpin turns
#21 toughest climb of Appalachians
#10 most elevation gain of Appalachians
#14 longest climb of Appalachians
#12 average steepest climb of North Carolina
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Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road is a climb in the region North Carolina. It is 20.6 km long and bridges 1099 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 702. The top of the ascent is located at 1776 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Wolfetown Road, Old Soco Road, Soco Road, Blue Ridge Parkway & Waterrock Knob Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:56:46
11 km/h 01:52:29
15 km/h 01:22:29
19 km/h 01:05:07

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road. 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 from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road is 20.6 km long.

The average gradient of Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road is 5.3%.

Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.6%.

The summit of Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road is at 1776 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:56:46 to climb Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road. At 11 km/h the time is 01:52:29, and at 15 km/h 01:22:29. For the fastest cyclists, 01:05:07 is an achievable time.

Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road is located in the region North Carolina in United States.

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