Sand Mountain is more of a plateau, which means after you do the hard work of getting up there, you'll be able to enjoy miles of relatively smooth sailing. Of course, getting to the top is half the fun, with a beautiful climb through the trees preceded by a ride along Nickajack Lake. And did we mention the screaming descent back down off the mountain?! This ride has it all!
DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY: 41 miles, Challenging Climbing (3000 feet)
RIDE START & FINISH: We'll meet you in downtown Chattanooga and drive you in the Velo View van approximately 20 minutes to the ride start southwest of Chattanooga.
DURATION: Approximately 5 hours including drive time to & from the ride start.