Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road

Statistics

Difficulty points	370
Length	10.6 km
Average gradient	5.5%
Steepest 100 metres	10.3%
Total ascent	581 m

Difficulty points

370

Length

10.6 km

Average gradient

5.5%

Steepest 100 metres

10.3%

Total ascent

581 m

Short recap

3 hairpin turns

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Nice, consistent climb. Beautiful scenery. Shady wooded area higher up. Recommend descending down Gibraltar Rd. Much smoother. No amenities along the route.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:30:34
11 km/h	00:57:38
15 km/h	00:42:16
19 km/h	00:33:22

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Frequently Asked Questions

Painted Cave can be cycled from 2 sides. Painted Cave via North San Marcos Road is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road.

You don't need special gearing for Painted Cave via Stagecoach 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.

Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road 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!

Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road is 10.6 km long.

The average gradient of Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road is 5.5%.

Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road is at 848 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:30:34 to climb Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road. At 11 km/h the time is 00:57:38, and at 15 km/h 00:42:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:22 is an achievable time.

Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road is located in the region California in United States.

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Reviews (1)

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