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Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek

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Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek
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Elevation profile Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek

Statistics

Difficulty points 779
Length 12.8 mi
Average gradient 5.3%
Steepest segment 10.5%
Total ascent 3602 ft

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#9 toughest climb of Appalachians
#11 most elevation gain of Appalachians
#15 longest climb of Appalachians
#13 average steepest climb of North Carolina
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Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek is a climb in the region North Carolina. It is 12.8 mi long and bridges 3602 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 779. The top of the ascent is located at 5384 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Santeetlah Road, ᎤᏯᏗ ᏚᏘᏱ, Santeetlah Road & Cherohala Skyway

5.0 by jwilkin3
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Very nice climb in a remote area with no facilities along the way.... read more

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Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek
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Very nice climb in a remote area with no facilities along the way.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:34:20
7 mph 01:49:15
9 mph 01:25:09
12 mph 01:03:58

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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 West Buffalo 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.

Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek 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.

Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek is 12.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek is 5.3%.

Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.5%.

The summit of Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek is at 5384 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:34:20 to climb Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek. At 7 mph the time is 01:49:15, and at 9 mph 01:25:09. For the fastest cyclists, 01:03:58 is an achievable time.

Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek is located in the region North Carolina in United States.

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