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Reddish Knob from Briery Branch

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Elevation profile Reddish Knob from Briery Branch

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Difficulty points 633
Length 11.9 mi
Average gradient 4.7%
Steepest segment 11.1%
Total ascent 2966 ft

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2 hairpin turns
#34 toughest climb of Appalachians
#15 most elevation gain of Appalachians
#19 longest climb of Appalachians
#30 average steepest climb of Virginia
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Reddish Knob from Briery Branch is a climb in the region Virginia. It is 11.9 mi long and bridges 2966 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 633. The top of the ascent is located at 4396 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Briery Branch Road, Reddish Knob Road, Reddish Knob Forest Road & Reddish Knob Tower Forest Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:23:55
7 mph 01:41:53
9 mph 01:19:24
12 mph 00:59:39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reddish Knob can be cycled from 2 sides. Reddish Knob from Briery Branch is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Reddish Knob from Sugar Grove.

You don't need special gearing for Reddish Knob from Briery Branch. 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.

Reddish Knob from Briery Branch 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.

Reddish Knob from Briery Branch is 11.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Reddish Knob from Briery Branch is 4.7%.

Reddish Knob from Briery Branch has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.1%.

The summit of Reddish Knob from Briery Branch is at 4396 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:23:55 to climb Reddish Knob from Briery Branch. At 7 mph the time is 01:41:53, and at 9 mph 01:19:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:59:39 is an achievable time.

Reddish Knob from Briery Branch is located in the region Virginia in United States.

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