Cloudland Mountain / Roan Mountain from Bakersville
North Carolina, united-states
21.2km 1133m 5.3%
1Cat 1 Roan
Cloudland Mountain / Roan Mountain from Bakersville
North Carolina, united-states
The Roan rises 21.2km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,133m to 1,875m. Averaging 5.3%, the road kicks to 9.1% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,875m — 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 1,875m, 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
21.2km
Avg Gradient
5.3%
Max Gradient
9.1%
Elevation Gain
1133m
Summit
1,875m
Wall Rating
5.6
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