HP&A Route
Due to construction on the Blue Ridge Parkway, there is a new route for the metric century for 2011. Here is the cue sheet for the new routes: 2011 HP&A Cue Sheets
We plan on returning to the old route next year. So please instead of having to retype the info below just disregard for the time being. thank you
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Metric Century Ride Stats
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Minimum Elevation: 1,311 feet above sea level at the start/finish in TraphillMaximum Elevation: 3,288 feet above sea level on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Mahogany Rock RoadTotal Climb: 7,136 feet (Topo 4.0 mapping program)Longest Climb: 6.0 miles from Traphill to Roaring Gap (elevation 2,972)Steepest Grades: 18% on Oklahoma Road just past Lyons Road, 18% on Oklahoma Road just past Liberty Knob Regular Baptist Church, and 18% on Mahogany Rock Road at the Blue Ridge Parkway Metric Century Cue Sheet
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Total Distance
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Direction of Turn
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Onto
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0.6
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Left
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John P. Frank Parkway (SR 1784)
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3.0
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Right
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Oklahoma Road (SR 1100)
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6.0
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Left at stop sign
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U.S. 21 North
(Caution: Heavy traffic next 2.3 miles)
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8.3
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Right
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Mountain View Road (SR 1463)
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14.1
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-
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Rest Stop #1: Hare Pond
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14.1
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Right
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Blue Ridge Parkway North
(Warning: Riders must ride single file)
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21.2
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-
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Rest Stop #2: Fox Hunters Overlook
(Parkway Milepost 218.6, El. 2,805. Porta-Jon available here.)
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22.4
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-
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Cumberland Knob Recreation Area
(Public restrooms with running water)
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25.9
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Left
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Peaks Creek Road (Rt. 609)
(Bottom of the hill just before the sign for Blue Ridge Music Center)
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28.9
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Left at stop sign
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Woodside Road (Rt. 799)
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29.4
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Left at stop sign
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Snow Hill Road (Rt. 613)
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31.4
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Straight at stop sign
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Continue on Rt. 613 (Edmonds Road)
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34.3
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Left at stop sign
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N.C. 18 South
(Country store with rest rooms)
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34.8
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Right
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Glade Valley Road (SR 1444)
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40.3
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-
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Rest Stop #3: Glade Creek Elementary School
(Porta-Jon available here)
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43.2
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Right
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Ridge Glen Road (SR 1433)
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44.1
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Left at stop sign
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Fox Ridge Road (SR 1422)
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46.3
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Bear Left
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Remain on Fox Ridge Road (SR 1422)
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47.9
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Left at stop sign
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Sheriff Road (SR 1430)
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48.3
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Left at stop sign
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U.S. 21 South
(Caution: Heavy traffic next 0.1 mile)
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48.4
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Right
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Dewitt Road
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50.4
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Left at stop sign
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Mahogany Rock Road
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51.7
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Left at stop sign
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Blue Ridge Parkway North
(Warning: Riders must ride single file.)
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54.4
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-
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Rest Stop #4: Blue Ridge Parkway at Vestal Rd.
(Porta-Jon available here)
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54.4
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Right
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Vestal Road (SR 1109)
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55.1
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Right at stop sign
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Rash Road (SR 1108)
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56.1
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Right at stop sign
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Cherry Lane Fire Department Road (SR 1106)
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56.3
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Right
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Woodruff Road (SR 1103)
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57.5
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Left at stop sign
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Camp Butler Road (SR 1105)
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58.0
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Right at stop sign
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U.S. 21
(Caution: Heavy traffic next 2.3 miles)
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60.3
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Right
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Oklahoma Road (SR 1100)
(Caution: Steep descent with several tight curves)
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63.4
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Left at stop sign
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John P. Frank Parkway (SR 1784)
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65.8
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Right at stop sign
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Traphill Road (SR 1002)
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66.4
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Left
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Finish at Traphill Elementary School
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Half Metric Ride Stats
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Minimum Elevation: 1,311 feet above sea level at the start/finish in TraphillMaximum Elevation: 2,972 feet above sea level at Roaring GapTotal Climb: 3,201 feet (cyclometer), 3,938 feet (Topo 4.0 mapping program)Longest Climb: 6.0 miles from Traphill to Roaring Gap (elevation 2,972)Steepest Grades: 18% on Oklahoma Road just past Lyons Road and 18% on Oklahoma Road just past Liberty Knob Regular Baptist Church Half Metric Cue Sheet
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Total Distance
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Direction of Turn
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Onto
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0.6
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Left
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John P. Frank Parkway (SR 1784)
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3.0
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Right
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Oklahoma Road (SR 1100)
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6.0
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Left at stop sign
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U.S. 21 North
(Caution: Heavy traffic next 2.3 miles)
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8.3
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Right
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Mountain View Road (SR 1463)
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14.1
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-
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Rest Stop at Hare Pond
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14.1
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Left at stop sign
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Blue Ridge Parkway South
(Warning: Riders must ride single file.)
Leave metric route.
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20.1
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-
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Rest Stop: Blue Ridge Parkway at Vestal Road
(Porta-Jon available here.)
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20.1
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Left
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Vestal Road (SR 1109)
Rejoin metric route.
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20.7
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Right at stop sign
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Rash Road (SR 1108)
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21.8
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Right at stop sign
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Cherry Lane Fire Department Road (SR 1106)
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22.0
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Right
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Woodruff Road (SR 1103)
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23.2
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Left at stop sign
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Camp Butler Road (SR 1105)
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23.7
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Right at stop sign
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U.S. 21
(Caution: Heavy traffic next 2.3 miles)
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26.0
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Right
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Oklahoma Road (SR 1100)
(Caution: Steep descent with several tight curves)
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29.1
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Left at stop sign
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John P. Frank Parkway (SR 1784)
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31.5
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Right at stop sign
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Traphill Road (SR 1002)
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32.1
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Left
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Finish at Traphill Elementary School
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Route Briefing and Safety Notes
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The HP&A is not a race. The course will be open to motor vehicles and riders must obey all traffic regulations.Mile 6.0: Be careful entering U.S. 21 from Oklahoma Road. Ride single file on U.S. 21. It is a busy highway.Mile 14.1: The metric route crosses the Blue Ridge Parkway. Half metric riders will turn left onto the Blue Ridge Parkway south. Signs will be posted and a rest stop volunteer will help direct you at this point.By law, riders must ride single file on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Violators could be ticketed.Metric mile 27.0: The left turn from the Parkway onto Peak Creek Road is at the bottom of a long hill. It comes up in a hurry! No pavement markings are allowed on the Parkway, so be on the lookout for HP&A directional signs. If you get to the Blue Ridge Music Center exit, you missed the turn.Metric mile 32.5: Go straight at this intersection across Va. Route 89. Metric mile 49.4: The route enters U.S. 21. Stop and be absolutely sure the highway is clear before turning left onto 21.Metric mile 52.8: The route enters the Blue Ridge Parkway at the top of the Mahogany Rock climb. A corner marshal will be stationed here. Please follow his directions.Half metric mile 23.7, metric mile 59.1: The stop sign for U.S. 21 is at the bottom of a steep hill on Camp Butler Road. Stop and be absolutely sure the highway is clear before turning right onto 21. Please ride single file on U.S. 21.Half metric mile 26.0, metric mile 61.4: The route enters Oklahoma Road. This is a steep descent with several tight turns. Look out for gravel in turns. Be especially careful on the tight right turn just past Liberty Knob Church.Cue sheets distributed the morning of the ride will include mobile phone numbers for SAG vehicles and rest stop personnel. In case of emergency, call 911. If you need any other assistance, please don't hesitate to ask.
