Unicoi Turnpike from Helen

Unicoi Turnpike can be cycled from 2 sides. Unicoi Turnpike from Helen is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Unicoi Turnpike from Mountain Scene.

You don't need special gearing for Unicoi Turnpike from Helen. 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.

Unicoi Turnpike from Helen is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Unicoi Turnpike from Helen is not a problem.

Unicoi Turnpike from Helen is 6.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Unicoi Turnpike from Helen is 4.1%.

Unicoi Turnpike from Helen has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8%.

The summit of Unicoi Turnpike from Helen is at 2943 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:20:59 to climb Unicoi Turnpike from Helen. At 7 mph the time is 00:57:20, and at 9 mph 00:44:41. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:34 is an achievable time.

Unicoi Turnpike from Helen is located in the region Georgia in United States.