Blueridge Mountains

Home
Beech  Mtn.
Grandfather
Roan  Mtn.
Mt. Mitchell
Clingman's D
Iron  Mtn.
Climb  Profile
Climb  Photos
Locator  Map
Ride  Directions
Accommodations
Area  Attractions



From Unicoi until the finish it is 36.1 miles. 
From Unicoi to the beginning of the Roan Mountain climb the average gradient is 1%. 
The real 'climb' begins at mile 27.  To the top it is 9.1 miles of steady climbing.  This section:
- climbs 3251 feet
- the first 1.5 miles has an average gradient of  9%
- the remaining 7.5 miles has an average gradient of  7%
- Tour de France equivalent is the Col de Peyresourde [8.1m at 7%]
roan climb profile