Shouldn't be that bad. You should try 6-Gap this year in Sept. I did it last year with a goal of finishing. Hogpen was killer. It rained about 80% of the day and this was still by far my favorite organized ride thus far. This year I have a goal of 7 hrs riding time. It's over 10,000' of climbing! (Ignore the Topo 5 climb elevation)



If Hogpen isn't bad enough for you, try this just a few miles down the road "Brasstown Bald". 14% avg for 3 miles! I road it during a 35 mile ride, close to the end. It's pretty rough. It's 20%+ in some places. I fell over on "The Wall" because I couldn't get my foot unclipped fast enough but I made it, lol. I can't say without weaving in several places though.



If you do ride in this area, find "Craigs Gap". It's only a few miles and a few hundred feet of climbing, but the best example of some fine North Georgia scenery I have ever laid my eyes on.