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).
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Starting Point
Schuyler South
5658 Glade Road
Schuyler, VA 22969