Guanella Pass from Grant

Statistics

Difficulty points	527
Length	20.9 km
Average gradient	4.5%
Steepest 100 metres	8.3%
Total ascent	938 m

Difficulty points

527

Length

20.9 km

Average gradient

4.5%

Steepest 100 metres

8.3%

Total ascent

938 m

Short recap

3 hairpin turns

#63 toughest climb of Rocky Mountains

#59 most elevation gain of Rocky Mountains

#67 longest climb of Rocky Mountains

#67 average steepest climb of Rocky Mountains

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This side of the pass is much quieter. Nice descent on good pavement. No water or food. Beautiful creek along the side. Consistent climbing. Nice to do both sides from Georgetown.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:59:07
11 km/h	01:53:59
15 km/h	01:23:35
19 km/h	01:05:59

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Frequently Asked Questions

Guanella Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Guanella Pass from Georgetown is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Guanella Pass from Grant.

You don't need special gearing for Guanella Pass from Grant. 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.

Guanella Pass from Grant 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!

Guanella Pass from Grant is 20.9 km long.

The average gradient of Guanella Pass from Grant is 4.5%.

Guanella Pass from Grant has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.3%.

The summit of Guanella Pass from Grant is at 3558 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:59:07 to climb Guanella Pass from Grant. At 11 km/h the time is 01:53:59, and at 15 km/h 01:23:35. For the fastest cyclists, 01:05:59 is an achievable time.

Guanella Pass from Grant is located in the region Colorado in United States.

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