Issaqueena's Last Ride 2026

This challenge begins at 9am. This slightly hilly route winds it way north of Walhalla but does not include the higher mountain section of the longer routes. The route makes its way around Lake Cherokee before returning to Walhalla. One rest stop midway provides refreshments. Total elevation gain is ~2100 ft.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54228827

This challenge begins at 9am. This middle distance route does not have the difficult climbs of the longer route. This route follows the quiet and rolling roads of Salem and the Tamassee area with views of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains and up to Wiginton Overlook before heading back. There are three rest stops along this route. There is 1.1 mile of unpaved road. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54228918

This challenge begins at 9am. The route tours the back roads north of Walhalla through the Salem and Tamassee communities and around Lake Cherokee before the 5 mile climb up Highway 130. The ride is highlighted by a 1 mile ascent up Wigington Pass with grades reaching 14%. Despite several long descents there are still some rolling hills and a couple of noteworthy ascents before returning to Walhalla. Those riders arriving at the fourth rest stop at Monte Vista Church at mile 70 after 2:45 should defer to the the metric route (62.3 mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54228918 ) to return to Walhalla. Route closes and SAG availability ends at 5:00. Total elevation gain is ~8000 ft. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54229442