A classic stair step climb from the Tye River to one of the highest parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway in 3 distinct parts totalling 15 miles and 3000 feet of elevation. Part one goes to the small mountain town of Montebello Part 2 climbs again to the Parkway. Part 3 is the final 3 miles with 2 longer pitches on the Parkway. This is one of the most shaded long climbs around. Get ready to stand a bunch to power through the many double digit steeper pitches before the more engineered friendlier grades on the Parkway.