Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road
North Carolina, united-states
20.6km 1099m 5.3%
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Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road
North Carolina, united-states
Waterrock Knob from Wolfetown via Old Soco Road covers 20.6km and 1,099m of climbing, reaching 1,776m at the summit. The average gradient of 5.3% disguises ramps of 13.6% — 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 1,776m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in North Carolina, United-states.
- The crux hits between km 7 and km 8 — 2km above 10% averaging 10.7%.
- 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
20.6km
Avg Gradient
5.3%
Max Gradient
13.6%
Elevation Gain
1099m
Summit
1,776m
Wall Rating
5.8
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