100 Proof
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 78 ft
- climb
- Singletrack
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
100 Proof is a short, moderate mountain biking climb in Kentucky, about a mile from the town of Jonestown. The route is an out-and-back that rises about 78 feet from a low point of 888 feet to a high of 959 feet, covering roughly 1.8 miles in total. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Lexington show October highs around 69°F with lows near 47°F, and May highs around 76°F. July is the warmest month, with highs near 87°F. Several other mountain biking routes sit right next to this one, including Fine Dining, Sloppy Flow and Doodle Bob, each about a tenth of a mile away. West Hickman Creek, a canoeing spot, is under a mile off.
Best time to go · Jun, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit 100 Proof
Best months: June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
42° / 25°
13 wet
Feb
47° / 28°
12 wet
Mar
56° / 36°
13 wet
Apr
67° / 45°
13 wet
May
76° / 55°
13 wet
Jun
84° / 63°
11 wet
Jul
87° / 67°
11 wet
Aug
86° / 65°
10 wet
Sep
80° / 58°
8 wet
Oct
69° / 47°
9 wet
Nov
56° / 36°
10 wet
Dec
46° / 30°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lexington Bluegrass Ap, KY, 8.3 mi away at 980 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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