La Sal Mountain Loop from Moab

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Difficulty points	1737
Length	54.4 km
Average gradient	3.8%
Steepest 100 metres	14.2%
Total ascent	2054 m

Difficulty points

1737

Length

54.4 km

Average gradient

3.8%

Steepest 100 metres

14.2%

Total ascent

2054 m

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Beautiful scenery

13 hairpin turns

#86 toughest climb of World

#71 most elevation gain of World

#48 longest climb of World

#29 average steepest climb of Utah

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Climbing times

7 km/h	07:46:31
11 km/h	04:56:52
15 km/h	03:37:42
19 km/h	02:51:52

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Frequently Asked Questions

La Sal Mountain Loop can be cycled from 3 sides. La Sal Mountain Loop from Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via La Sal Mountain Loop from Spanish Valley & La Sal Mountain Loop from Moab.

The La Sal Mountain Loop from Moab is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

La Sal Mountain Loop from Moab falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

La Sal Mountain Loop from Moab is 54.4 km long.

The average gradient of La Sal Mountain Loop from Moab is 3.8%.

La Sal Mountain Loop from Moab has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.2%.

The summit of La Sal Mountain Loop from Moab is at 2620 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 07:46:31 to climb La Sal Mountain Loop from Moab. At 11 km/h the time is 04:56:52, and at 15 km/h 03:37:42. For the fastest cyclists, 02:51:52 is an achievable time.

La Sal Mountain Loop from Moab is located in the region Utah in United States.

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