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Buchanan Trail via Little Cove Road

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Elevation profile Buchanan Trail via Little Cove Road

Statistics

Difficulty points 280
Length 9.1 mi
Average gradient 3.4%
Steepest segment 8.5%
Total ascent 1617 ft

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#20 toughest climb of Pennsylvania
#91 most elevation gain of Appalachians
#39 longest climb of Appalachians
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Buchanan Trail via Little Cove Road is a climb in the region Pennsylvania. It is 9.1 mi long and bridges 1617 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 280. The top of the ascent is located at 1962 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Little Cove Road, Buchanan Trail West & Buchanan Trail

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:50:07
7 mph 01:17:58
9 mph 01:00:45
12 mph 00:45:38

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Frequently Asked Questions

Buchanan Trail can be cycled from 3 sides. Buchanan Trail from Cove Gap is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Buchanan Trail via Little Cove Road & Buchanan Trail from McConnellsburg.

You don't need special gearing for Buchanan Trail via Little Cove 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.

Buchanan Trail via Little Cove Road is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Buchanan Trail via Little Cove Road is not a problem.

Buchanan Trail via Little Cove Road is 9.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Buchanan Trail via Little Cove Road is 3.4%.

Buchanan Trail via Little Cove Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.5%.

The summit of Buchanan Trail via Little Cove Road is at 1962 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:50:07 to climb Buchanan Trail via Little Cove Road. At 7 mph the time is 01:17:58, and at 9 mph 01:00:45. For the fastest cyclists, 00:45:38 is an achievable time.

Buchanan Trail via Little Cove Road is located in the region Pennsylvania in United States.

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