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Look Rock via Happy Valley

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Elevation profile Look Rock via Happy Valley

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Difficulty points 474
Length 8.6 mi
Average gradient 4.3%
Steepest segment 18.2%
Total ascent 1942 ft

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1 hairpin turn
#75 toughest climb of Appalachians
#50 most elevation gain of Appalachians
#43 longest climb of Appalachians
#18 average steepest climb of Tennessee
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Look Rock via Happy Valley is a climb in the region Tennessee. It is 8.6 mi long and bridges 1942 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 474. The top of the ascent is located at 2566 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Happy Valley Road, Flats Road, Butterfly Gap Road, Look Rock Maintenance Access, Look Rock Campground And Picnic Access & Foothills Parkway

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:44:11
7 mph 01:13:45
9 mph 00:57:29
12 mph 00:43:11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Look Rock can be cycled from 3 sides. Foothills Parkway / Look Rock from Chilhowee is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Look Rock via Happy Valley & Look Rock from Butterfly Gap Road.

You don't need special gearing for Look Rock via Happy Valley. 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.

Look Rock via Happy Valley 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!

Look Rock via Happy Valley is 8.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Look Rock via Happy Valley is 4.3%.

Look Rock via Happy Valley has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.2%.

The summit of Look Rock via Happy Valley is at 2566 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:44:11 to climb Look Rock via Happy Valley. At 7 mph the time is 01:13:45, and at 9 mph 00:57:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:43:11 is an achievable time.

Look Rock via Happy Valley is located in the region Tennessee in United States.

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