Southeast - Nashville/Middle TN - What's your 'monster' hill?

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byrnemm
08-11-11, 10:50 AM
We all know there's no mountains in MidTN, so post your biggest, baddest hill near you!

Avg. Grade, Length, and mapmyride link (or similar) is a huge plus!

byrnemm
08-11-11, 10:58 AM
I'll go first:

I like to ride in Franklin, usually east of 65 towards Nolensville.

I did Pulltight last night, which is well known as being on the Jack and Back route. It was good but not up to par with this one.

S Berrys Chapel / Lynwood Way Hill.
It's what Moores Lane turns into between Hillsboro Rd and Franklin Rd.
From map my ride:
Length: 1.41mi
Avg. Grade: 4.6%
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/45613806/



I know thats not much for a lot of people, but its the best one I've found near me.
mwchandler21
08-11-11, 08:56 PM
Mount Juliet area: not a lot. Steepest is Posey Hill Road: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/45695666/?open_ive_done=1
Other long hill closer to Lebanon is Franklin Rd: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/45696168/?open_ive_done=1
or from the other side. http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/45696812/?open_ive_done=1
I don't really believe MMR's rating system but they are both descent climbs for the area.

shelbyfv
08-31-11, 04:22 PM
The HBC "alternate" ride this Saturday will take you up Pigg Schoolhouse. Rough pavement and sections of it are in the 14% range. Other nice hills are Algie Sewell near the Bethel community and Ragsdale, near Theta.