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Fort Ross Road

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Elevation profile Fort Ross Road

Statistics

Difficulty points 553
Length 3.7 km
Average gradient 11%
Steepest 100 metres 20.3%
Total ascent 413 m

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3 hairpin turns
#75 toughest climb of California
#36 average steepest climb of California
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Fort Ross Road is a climb in the region California. It is 3.7 km long and bridges 413 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 11%, resulting in a difficulty score of 553. The top of the ascent is located at 467 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Fort Ross Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:32:03
11 km/h 00:20:24
15 km/h 00:14:57
19 km/h 00:11:48

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fort Ross Road can be cycled from 2 sides. Fort Ross Road is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Fort Ross Road from Cazadero.

Fort Ross Road 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!

Fort Ross Road is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Fort Ross Road is 3.7 km long.

The average gradient of Fort Ross Road is 11%.

Fort Ross Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20.3%.

The summit of Fort Ross Road is at 467 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:32:03 to climb Fort Ross Road. At 11 km/h the time is 00:20:24, and at 15 km/h 00:14:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:48 is an achievable time.

Fort Ross Road is located in the region California in United States.

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