Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Blue Ridge Parkway
North Carolina, united-states
20.3km 1099m 5.4%
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Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Blue Ridge Parkway
North Carolina, united-states
Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Blue Ridge Parkway covers 20.3km and 1,099m of climbing, reaching 1,776m at the summit. Averaging 5.4%, the road kicks to 8.4% at its steepest — a notable steepening 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 1,776m — 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 1,776m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
20.3km
Avg Gradient
5.4%
Max Gradient
8.4%
Elevation Gain
1099m
Summit
1,776m
Wall Rating
5.4
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