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This is a fantastic and demanding mixed surface adventure. You'll lose 153' the first 2.8 miles, then gain ~1100' by the 4th mile. 1/2 mile hike through the woods, then gravel and start climbing. Gravel till about mile 18, when you'll hit Smokey Junction. The store there has snacks, drinks and sandwiches if you want. I recommend the bologna and cheese and Mountain Dew! Have a seat outside and visit with the locals or the 4-wheeling crowd a bit. They've always been friendly, as are the store owners. From there it's about a 10 miles through the valley, rollers and climbs all the way to Careyville Mtn (Tower Rd) for a ~5 mile climb on chip-seal, to the 4-5 mile descent down the other side on chip-seal. Careful on the descent, it can be damp and slick at any time. I Parked at Cove Lake, should have parked at the Fire Hall/Library or Shoney's (where a lot of the 4-wheelers park). I took three bottles and that was plenty. Don't recommend this in the summer, hot, steep and likely overgrown and snakey. There must be a way to avoid the hike, if so, the course would be more hospitable longer in the season. Note the time and the grades, this is tougher that the 39 miles indicates. But go do it, as it is a beautiful adventure! I killed a fair amount of time at the store and taking pictures. Enjoy it!
By: | J Switow |
Started in: | Caryville, TN, US |
Distance: | 39,4 mi. |
Selected: | 39,4 mi. |
Elevation: | + 5500 / - 5512 ft |
Moving Time: | 04:09:22 |
Gear: | Kona Rove NRB |
Page Views: | 1257 |
Departed: | 26 dec 2021 10:41 |
Starts in: | Caryville, TN, US |
Distance: | 39,4 mi. |
Selected distance: | 39,4 mi. |
Elevation: | + 5500 / - 5512 ft |
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Total Duration: | 06:32:28 |
Selection Duration: | 23548 |
Moving Time: | 04:09:22 |
Selection Moving Time: | 04:09:22 |
Stopped Time: | 02:23:06 |
Max Speed: | 35,0 mph |
Avg Speed: | 9,5 mph |
Pace: | 00:09:57 |
Moving Pace: | 00:06:19 |
Max HR: | 186 bpm |
Min HR: | 78 bpm |
Avg HR: | 150 bpm |
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