This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.
Gatlinburg to Ober Mountain Road
Steep paved mountain road connecting Gatlinburg town to Ober Mountain resort. Challenging ascent with sharp curves. Drive carefully.
ID: US-TE-01
Gatlinburg to Ober Mountain Road
TrailX
Difficulty
Easy
Surface
92% Paved
Tortuosity Index
1.35
Distance
6.55 KM
Gradient Distribution
Flat (0-3%): 22%
Moderate (3-8%): 19%
Steep (>8%): 59%
Origin Coordinates
35.714449°N / -83.510309°E
Target Coordinates
35.701972°N / -83.561916°E
Max Gradient
19.4%
Peak Elev.
839M
Ascent
443M
Water Cross
0
Contributor
@mk47Poster Data Engine
TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Navigate steep, winding paved road with caution. Watch for mountain traffic. Winter conditions may require chains.
Navigation Log
| Distance | Direction & Instruction | Gradient | Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 km | NE Start Point | 2% | 2H |
| 1.8 km | W Terrain Change | 9% | 2H |
| 2.0 km | W Steep Ascent | 16% | 4H |
| 3.0 km | W Terrain Change | 9% | 2H |
| 5.0 km | W Steep Ascent | 11% | 2H |
Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.
Weather check
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35.7144, -83.5103
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Visit Ober Mountain Ski Area
- Explore Gatlinburg attractions
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+443 m
Total Descent
-0 m
Ruggedness Index
A measure of terrain roughness based on vertical displacement per kilometer. Values >50 indicate significant technical effort.
67.6
Tortuosity Index
The ratio of actual trail distance to straight-line distance. Higher values (e.g. >2.0) indicate a winding route with many switchbacks.
1.35
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 29.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0