Distance:  27 miles
Climbing:  95 feet per mile

Description:  A pleasant ride for the most part through very rural sections of Nelson County, it includes a steep, somewhat technical descent after a long, moderate climb over what is affectionately called Mount Doom. The route fords several small creeks in the middle section between miles 15 and 19.

Stores:  None

Alerts:
1. Descent at mile 7.4 is steep and fast. Use caution.

NOTE:  Park in the grass triangle at the intersection of Rockfish Crossing (Rt 722), Glade Road (Rt 722), and Salem Road (Rt 693).