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Charging station In Arco gas station… the manager was very helpful and I was able to charge using the app
An event filled hike which on paper is deceptively simple but on the ground, far from it. We did the counter clockwise route which is really not too bad, reaching the summit for lunch within 2 hours. A 30 minute break for an Italian Sub, beer and walkabout for scenic views and continue the Loop Trail down… how bad could it be???
As LD would say, Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good, but in this case Pretty Tough.
Very steep at times with guywires and stairs… beautiful sites of the rock face at the Historic Homestead and a scenic playground waterfall accessible via a thousand stair steps and yes from the bottom it looks like Led Zeppelin. So yes, it was a great hike but it was very strenuous for me at 77 so Bring your Sticks and your Hat and wet rag to keep cool and lots of drinking water and you’’ have a Nice Day 😊
This was also my first 354 mile round trip in my Bolt EUV. I knew I would need one charge on the road and I did do at and EV Connect charger at a Marathon Arco gas station. The manager, Umair, was extremely helpful and if I’m ever out that way again I will stop in to say hello.
Google Review: Although this is family friendly with stairs and guy wires it is very challenging on the way up and on the way down going counter clockwise, going in this direction you hit the stone plateau peak fairly soon with great views but as you continue be prepared, it sit over. The return offers historic wooden buildings, majestic views of the massive Stone Mountain looking up and a cascading waterfall wherein you can revive and refresh yourself in its liquid skirts. You will earn every step climbing what feels like endless flights os stairs but I think the 4.5 miles are a must see and memorable experience.
| By: | Pete |
| Started in: | Alleghany County, NC, US |
| Distance: | 7.2 mi |
| Selected: | 7.2 mi |
| Elevation: | + 1179 / - 1135 ft |
| Moving Time: | 01:27:40 |
| Gear: | Specialized Hybrid -2009 Scott Metrix 10 |
| Page Views: | 207 |
| Departed: | Jun 21, 2025, 10:52 am |
| Starts in: | Alleghany County, NC, US |
| Distance: | 7.2 mi |
| Selected distance: | 7.2 mi |
| Elevation: | + 1179 / - 1135 ft |
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| Total Duration: | 05:42:09 |
| Selection Duration: | 20529 |
| Moving Time: | 01:27:40 |
| Selection Moving Time: | 01:27:40 |
| Stopped Time: | 04:14:29 |
| Calories: | 326 |
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| Avg Watts: | 62 |
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| Max Speed: | 7.6 mph |
| Avg Speed: | 4.9 mph |
| Pace: | 00:47:44 |
| Moving Pace: | 00:12:13 |
Best format for turn-by-turn directions on modern Garmin Edge Devices
Best format for turn by turn directions on Edge 500, 510. Will provide true turn by turn navigation on Edge 800, 810, 1000, Touring including custom cue entries. Great for training when we release those features. Not currently optimal for Virtual Partner.
Useful for uploading your activity to another service, keeping records on your own computer etc.
Useful for any GPS unit. Contains no cuesheet entries, only track information (breadcrumb trail). Will provide turn by turn directions (true navigation) on the Edge 705/800/810/1000/Touring, but will not have any custom cues. Works great for Mio Cyclo. Find GPS specific help in our help system.
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