Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Payson

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Difficulty points	883
Length	36 km
Average gradient	4.2%
Steepest 100 metres	8.7%
Total ascent	1524 m

Difficulty points

883

Length

36 km

Average gradient

4.2%

Steepest 100 metres

8.7%

Total ascent

1524 m

Short recap

Famous climb

Beautiful scenery

4 hairpin turns

#77 toughest climb of North America

#50 most elevation gain of North America

#67 longest climb of North America

#76 average steepest climb of Rocky Mountains

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Climbing times

7 km/h	05:08:14
11 km/h	03:16:09
15 km/h	02:23:50
19 km/h	01:53:33

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mount Nebo Scenic Byway can be cycled from 2 sides. Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Payson is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Nephi.

You don't need special gearing for Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Payson. 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 Nebo Scenic Byway from Payson is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Payson is 36 km long.

The average gradient of Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Payson is 4.2%.

Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Payson has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.7%.

The summit of Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Payson is at 2851 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 05:08:14 to climb Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Payson. At 11 km/h the time is 03:16:09, and at 15 km/h 02:23:50. For the fastest cyclists, 01:53:33 is an achievable time.

Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Payson is located in the region Utah in United States.

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