Thunder Hill / Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook from Buchanan
Virginia, united-states
29.5km 1143m 3.9%
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Thunder Hill / Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook from Buchanan
Virginia, united-states
Thunder Hill / Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook from Buchanan covers 29.5km and 1,143m of climbing, reaching 1,203m at the summit. The average gradient of 3.9% disguises ramps of 8.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 3 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Virginia, United-states.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
- A false flat around km 6 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
29.5km
Avg Gradient
3.9%
Max Gradient
8.2%
Elevation Gain
1143m
Summit
1,203m
Wall Rating
5.4
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