I conquered Suck Creek Mountain!
07-24-14, 11:55 AM
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I conquered Suck Creek Mountain!
Yea! My first big mountain. Elevation gain of 1407 feet in 5.4 miles (from the Sequatchie Valley side). To the monument and back home. Total ride of 22.5 miles. Total elevation of 1949 feet. Took 1:15 to go up and about 8 minutes to go back down 
I am using a mountain bike with hybrid road tires. Not easy. Phew! I am pooped!
I am using a mountain bike with hybrid road tires. Not easy. Phew! I am pooped!
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Congrats. Yah, climbing is hard, but go do it again next week. It'll be ever-so-slightly easier!
I thought maybe "suck creek" was an affectionate nick-name. Nope, that's the real name, all right.
Chattanooga, TN: Suck Creek Mountain Road | Other in Tennessee
I'd have to go ride it just because of the name!!!!
I thought maybe "suck creek" was an affectionate nick-name. Nope, that's the real name, all right.
Chattanooga, TN: Suck Creek Mountain Road | Other in Tennessee
I'd have to go ride it just because of the name!!!!
07-24-14, 02:47 PM
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Congrats. Yah, climbing is hard, but go do it again next week. It'll be ever-so-slightly easier!
I thought maybe "suck creek" was an affectionate nick-name. Nope, that's the real name, all right.
Chattanooga, TN: Suck Creek Mountain Road | Other in Tennessee
I'd have to go ride it just because of the name!!!!
I thought maybe "suck creek" was an affectionate nick-name. Nope, that's the real name, all right.
Chattanooga, TN: Suck Creek Mountain Road | Other in Tennessee
I'd have to go ride it just because of the name!!!!
Named for a feature in the Tennessee River before the river dam system. Used to be a really treacherous area with a big whirlpool where many boats wrecked. Appropriately named The Suck.
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If coming from Chattanooga side the monument is on the right hand side of the road immediately before cresting the mountain. If you know where the garage building recently burned down then it is just before that. There are picnic tables and all, but it needs mowed to really use the tables. It's all overgrown.
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If coming from Chattanooga side the monument is on the right hand side of the road immediately before cresting the mountain. If you know where the garage building recently burned down then it is just before that. There are picnic tables and all, but it needs mowed to really use the tables. It's all overgrown.
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Anyhow my riding buddies think they should take me up Hensen's Gap next (this week)... There will be a 1000 ft gain in 2.2 miles area. Total from our homes of 30 miles. Hope I make it! I rode Brockdell Mountain and almost keeled over
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