High Knob / Rawley Pike from Rawley Springs

High Knob / Rawley Pike can be cycled from 2 sides. High Knob / Blue Gray Trail from Brandywine is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via High Knob / Rawley Pike from Rawley Springs.

You don't need special gearing for High Knob / Rawley Pike from Rawley Springs. 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.

High Knob / Rawley Pike from Rawley Springs 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!

High Knob / Rawley Pike from Rawley Springs is 14.3 mi long.

The average gradient of High Knob / Rawley Pike from Rawley Springs is 2.8%.

High Knob / Rawley Pike from Rawley Springs has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.1%.

The summit of High Knob / Rawley Pike from Rawley Springs is at 3451 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:53:00 to climb High Knob / Rawley Pike from Rawley Springs. At 7 mph the time is 02:02:28, and at 9 mph 01:35:26. For the fastest cyclists, 01:11:42 is an achievable time.

High Knob / Rawley Pike from Rawley Springs is located in the region Virginia in United States.