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Mount Hamilton via Quimby Road

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Elevation profile Mount Hamilton via Quimby Road

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Difficulty points 1067
Length 27.5 km
Average gradient 5.3%
Steepest 100 metres 13.9%
Total ascent 1456 m

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15 hairpin turns
#38 toughest climb of North America
#58 most elevation gain of North America
#38 longest climb of California
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Mount Hamilton via Quimby Road is a climb in the region California. It is 27.5 km long and bridges 1456 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1067. The top of the ascent is located at 1280 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Quimby Road & Mount Hamilton Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 03:56:05
11 km/h 02:30:14
15 km/h 01:50:10
19 km/h 01:26:58

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mount Hamilton can be cycled from 3 sides. Mount Hamilton from The Arnold Ranch is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mount Hamilton via Quimby Road & Mount Hamilton from Alum Rock.

You don't need special gearing for Mount Hamilton via Quimby 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.

Mount Hamilton via Quimby Road 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.

Mount Hamilton via Quimby Road is 27.5 km long.

The average gradient of Mount Hamilton via Quimby Road is 5.3%.

Mount Hamilton via Quimby Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.9%.

The summit of Mount Hamilton via Quimby Road is at 1280 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:56:05 to climb Mount Hamilton via Quimby Road. At 11 km/h the time is 02:30:14, and at 15 km/h 01:50:10. For the fastest cyclists, 01:26:58 is an achievable time.

Mount Hamilton via Quimby Road is located in the region California in United States.

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