The best road cycling routes around Highlands
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Last updated: November 2, 2025
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1. Whiteside Lake – Cowee Gap loop from Highlands
101km
05:44
2,160m
2,160m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
4
riders
2. Highlands Reservoir – Mirror Lake loop from Highlands
40.3km
02:10
810m
810m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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3. High Falls loop from Highlands
35.0km
01:55
720m
720m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
3
riders
4. Hidden Lake – High Falls loop from Highlands
40.7km
02:09
750m
750m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
4
riders
5. Highlands Reservoir – Cowee Gap loop from Highlands
62.9km
03:38
1,480m
1,480m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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