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TOD - Blowing Rock 28-Mi Loop
Cycling Route
Details
28.39 mi
2,272 ft
Beautiful tour past waterfalls, boulder outcroppings, and along long-range views, complete with crossing the Lin Cove Viaduct and an exhilarating multi-mile descent from the base of Grandfather Mountain. Lots of places to stop to enjoy the moment!
Created By
Lou Oberle
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Flats TNR | 1.56 mi | 243 ft | 3.0% |
| Flannery Fork Rd Climb | 1.25 mi | 272 ft | 4.1% |
| 221 Backside of Grandfather | 9.28 mi | 643 ft | 1.3% |
| Up past Holloway | 1.41 mi | 312 ft | 4.2% |
| Blowing Rock Highway Climb | 0.79 mi | 269 ft | 6.3% |
| Cold Prong Decent | 3.22 mi | -823 ft | -4.8% |
| Sims (BRP) | 1.28 mi | 384 ft | 5.7% |
| Backseat Freestyle | 1.07 mi | -203 ft | -3.6% |