Cat 4

Sherwood Road from Cherokee Forest

Alabama, united-states

At just 1.7km, Sherwood Road from Cherokee Forest is short but deceptively intense — 101m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5.8% disguises ramps of 14.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Alabama, United-states.

  • A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Sherwood Road from Cherokee Forest

Alabama, united-states

1.7km 101m 5.8%
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Distance

1.7km

Avg Gradient

5.8%

Max Gradient

14.4%

Elevation Gain

101m

Summit

331m

Wall Rating

3.4

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