Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek
North Carolina, united-states
20.6km 1098m 5.3%
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Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek
North Carolina, united-states
Cherohala Skyway from West Buffalo Creek covers 20.6km and 1,098m of climbing, reaching 1,641m at the summit. Averaging 5.3%, the road kicks to 10.5% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. The road reaches 1,641m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in North Carolina, United-states.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
- At 1,641m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
- A false flat around km 4 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
20.6km
Avg Gradient
5.3%
Max Gradient
10.5%
Elevation Gain
1098m
Summit
1,641m
Wall Rating
5.6
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