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Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood

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This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Difficulty points 581
Length 43.8 km
Average gradient 3.2%
Steepest 100 metres 7.6%
Total ascent 1387 m

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
8 hairpin turns
Gravel
#14 toughest climb of Washington
#74 most elevation gain of North America
#98 longest climb of World
#25 average steepest climb of Washington
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Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood is a climb in the region Washington. It is 43.8 km long and bridges 1387 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 581. The top of the ascent is located at 1649 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Skate Creek Road South, Forest Road 52, Forest Road 5230, Forest Road 5230-012, Longmire Stewardship Campground Road, Forest Road 012 & Longmire-to-Paradise Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 06:15:42
11 km/h 03:59:05
15 km/h 02:55:19
19 km/h 02:18:25

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Frequently Asked Questions

Paradise / Mount Rainier can be cycled from 3 sides. Paradise / Mount Rainier via Stevens Canyon Road is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Paradise / Mount Rainier from Elbe & Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood.

You don't need special gearing for Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood. 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.

Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood 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!

Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood is 43.8 km long.

The average gradient of Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood is 3.2%.

Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.6%.

The summit of Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood is at 1649 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 06:15:42 to climb Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood. At 11 km/h the time is 03:59:05, and at 15 km/h 02:55:19. For the fastest cyclists, 02:18:25 is an achievable time.

Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood is located in the region Washington in United States.

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