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Mount Penn via McKnights Gap Road

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Elevation profile Mount Penn via McKnights Gap Road

Statistics

Difficulty points 159
Length 3.7 km
Average gradient 5.1%
Steepest 100 metres 15.3%
Total ascent 191 m

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#60 toughest climb of Pennsylvania
#69 most elevation gain of Pennsylvania
#64 longest climb of Pennsylvania
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Mount Penn via McKnights Gap Road is a climb in the region Pennsylvania. It is 3.7 km long and bridges 191 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 159. The top of the ascent is located at 340 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: McKnights Gap Road & Skyline Drive

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:32:05
11 km/h 00:20:25
15 km/h 00:14:58
19 km/h 00:11:49

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mount Penn can be cycled from 4 sides. Mount Penn from Reading is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mount Penn via McKnights Gap Road, Mount Penn via Oak Lane & Mount Penn from Antietam Lake.

You don't need special gearing for Mount Penn via McKnights Gap 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 Penn via McKnights Gap Road is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Mount Penn via McKnights Gap Road is not a problem.

Mount Penn via McKnights Gap Road is 3.7 km long.

The average gradient of Mount Penn via McKnights Gap Road is 5.1%.

Mount Penn via McKnights Gap Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.3%.

The summit of Mount Penn via McKnights Gap Road is at 340 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:32:05 to climb Mount Penn via McKnights Gap Road. At 11 km/h the time is 00:20:25, and at 15 km/h 00:14:58. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:49 is an achievable time.

Mount Penn via McKnights Gap Road is located in the region Pennsylvania in United States.

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