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Carson Pass via Foothill Road

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Elevation profile Carson Pass via Foothill Road

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Difficulty points 653
Length 34.8 km
Average gradient 3.5%
Steepest 100 metres 9.3%
Total ascent 1217 m

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Famous climb
#5 toughest climb of Nevada
#5 most elevation gain of Nevada
#74 longest climb of North America
#19 average steepest climb of Nevada
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Carson Pass via Foothill Road is a climb in the region Sierra Nevada. It is 34.8 km long and bridges 1217 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 653. The top of the ascent is located at 2614 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Fredericksburg Road, Foothill Road, Emigrant Trail & Old Pony Express Way

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Climbing times

7 km/h 04:58:11
11 km/h 03:09:45
15 km/h 02:19:09
19 km/h 01:49:51

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Frequently Asked Questions

Carson Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Carson Pass from Silver Lake is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Carson Pass via Foothill Road.

You don't need special gearing for Carson Pass via Foothill Road. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Carson Pass via Foothill Road is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Carson Pass via Foothill Road is 34.8 km long.

The average gradient of Carson Pass via Foothill Road is 3.5%.

Carson Pass via Foothill Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.3%.

The summit of Carson Pass via Foothill Road is at 2614 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 04:58:11 to climb Carson Pass via Foothill Road. At 11 km/h the time is 03:09:45, and at 15 km/h 02:19:09. For the fastest cyclists, 01:49:51 is an achievable time.

Carson Pass via Foothill Road is located in the region Nevada in United States.

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