High Knob Hellbender 10K
Running Route
Moderate
6.35 mi
2,150 ft
Climb to the highest point in the Cumberland Mountains. This challenging 6.2-mile road race boasts more than a 2,000-foot elevation gain as it climbs from downtown Norton in far Southwest Virginia to the 4,200-foot High Knob summit in the Jefferson National Forest. The seventh annual climb will be held October 3, 2020. Registration is now open. Visit http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=71686 to register online.
Created By
Katie D
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| th Street Southwest Climb | 0.65 mi | 253 ft | 7.3% |
| Flag Rock Sign Climb | 1.77 mi | 965 ft | 10.3% |
| Park to Tower Turn Off | 3.04 mi | 1,555 ft | 9.7% |
| From Reservoir up | 1.04 mi | 417 ft | 7.6% |
| Final hill of the Hellbender to finish | 0.15 mi | 66 ft | 8.3% |