Mixed surface ride. Mostly pavement, though fairly rough. 12 miles of gravel. Quite a few dogs the last 20 Miles. The ride starts and ends at the Tellico Visitors Center. Follows the Tellico river to it source, then climbs up and over some ridge, descend 7 miles of gravel, after 27 or so mile climb, mostly gradual grade, but ramps up at ~23 Miles. From there you follow some beautiful and lightly traveled roads in the Hanging Dog area above Murphy, NC. You’ll follow n these roads and hit a
Big climb over hey 68, then the 4 mile gravel section along the dewatered Hiawasse River. This is a great ride, it never gives up. The last 25 miles are steep short punchy climbs, with long quick descents. Fun, but keep an eye out for dogs through this stretch!The last store is in Green Cove, ~ 30 Miles in. Take plenty or a filtration device. Actual elevation is nearly 6200’.