Richland Balsam Overlook from Rosman
North Carolina, united-states
38.3km 1361m 3.6%
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Richland Balsam Overlook from Rosman
North Carolina, united-states
Richland Balsam Overlook from Rosman covers 38.3km and 1,361m of climbing, reaching 1,845m at the summit. The average gradient of 3.6% disguises ramps of 8.6% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,845m — 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 1,845m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
- A false flat around km 8 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
38.3km
Avg Gradient
3.6%
Max Gradient
8.6%
Elevation Gain
1361m
Summit
1,845m
Wall Rating
5.7
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