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Albion Basin from Sandy via Alta

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Difficulty points 1003
Length 17.6 km
Average gradient 7%
Steepest 100 metres 11.3%
Total ascent 1226 m

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Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#46 toughest climb of North America
#33 most elevation gain of Rocky Mountains
#82 longest climb of Rocky Mountains
#13 average steepest climb of Rocky Mountains
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Albion Basin from Sandy via Alta is a climb in the region Utah. It is 17.6 km long and bridges 1226 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1003. The top of the ascent is located at 2867 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Little Cottonwood Road, Little Cottonwood Canyon Road & Albion Basin Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:30:27
11 km/h 01:35:44
15 km/h 01:10:12
19 km/h 00:55:26

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Frequently Asked Questions

Albion Basin from Sandy via Alta is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Albion Basin from Sandy via Alta belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Albion Basin from Sandy via Alta is 17.6 km long.

The average gradient of Albion Basin from Sandy via Alta is 7%.

Albion Basin from Sandy via Alta has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.3%.

The summit of Albion Basin from Sandy via Alta is at 2867 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:30:27 to climb Albion Basin from Sandy via Alta. At 11 km/h the time is 01:35:44, and at 15 km/h 01:10:12. For the fastest cyclists, 00:55:26 is an achievable time.

Albion Basin from Sandy via Alta is located in the region Utah in United States.

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