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Carson Pass from Silver Lake

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Elevation profile Carson Pass from Silver Lake

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Difficulty points 939
Length 65.9 km
Average gradient 3%
Steepest 100 metres 8%
Total ascent 1953 m

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Famous climb
#58 toughest climb of North America
#94 most elevation gain of World
#27 longest climb of World
#68 average steepest climb of Sierra Nevada
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Carson Pass from Silver Lake is a climb in the region Sierra Nevada. It is 65.9 km long and bridges 1953 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 939. 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: South Avenue, Broadway, Water Street, Main Street & Sutter Street

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Climbing times

7 km/h 09:24:50
11 km/h 05:59:26
15 km/h 04:23:35
19 km/h 03:28:06

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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 from Silver Lake. 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 from Silver Lake 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.

Carson Pass from Silver Lake is 65.9 km long.

The average gradient of Carson Pass from Silver Lake is 3%.

Carson Pass from Silver Lake has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8%.

The summit of Carson Pass from Silver Lake is at 2614 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 09:24:50 to climb Carson Pass from Silver Lake. At 11 km/h the time is 05:59:26, and at 15 km/h 04:23:35. For the fastest cyclists, 03:28:06 is an achievable time.

Carson Pass from Silver Lake is located in the region California in United States.

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