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Devils Courthouse / Route 215 from Rosman

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Elevation profile Devils Courthouse / Route 215 from Rosman

Statistics

Difficulty points 750
Length 19.6 mi
Average gradient 3.8%
Steepest segment 10.7%
Total ascent 3963 ft

Short recap

2 hairpin turns
#16 toughest climb of Appalachians
#5 most elevation gain of Appalachians
#99 longest climb of North America
#20 average steepest climb of North Carolina
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Devils Courthouse / Route 215 from Rosman is a climb in the region North Carolina. It is 19.6 mi long and bridges 3963 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 750. The top of the ascent is located at 5886 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Parkway Road, Blue Ridge Parkway, Devils Courthouse Tunnel & Black Balsam Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:56:09
7 mph 02:47:11
9 mph 02:10:17
12 mph 01:37:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

Devils Courthouse / Route 215 can be cycled from 2 sides. Devils Courthouse / Route 215 from Rosman is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Devils Courthouse from Lake Logan.

You don't need special gearing for Devils Courthouse / Route 215 from Rosman. 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.

Devils Courthouse / Route 215 from Rosman 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.

Devils Courthouse / Route 215 from Rosman is 19.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Devils Courthouse / Route 215 from Rosman is 3.8%.

Devils Courthouse / Route 215 from Rosman has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.7%.

The summit of Devils Courthouse / Route 215 from Rosman is at 5886 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:56:09 to climb Devils Courthouse / Route 215 from Rosman. At 7 mph the time is 02:47:11, and at 9 mph 02:10:17. For the fastest cyclists, 01:37:53 is an achievable time.

Devils Courthouse / Route 215 from Rosman is located in the region North Carolina in United States.

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