Prospect Hill from Downsville

Prospect Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Prospect Hill from Downsville is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Prospect Hill from Hawleys.

You don't need special gearing for Prospect Hill from Downsville. 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.

Prospect Hill from Downsville 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, Prospect Hill from Downsville is not a problem.

Prospect Hill from Downsville is 8.5 km long.

The average gradient of Prospect Hill from Downsville is 3.8%.

Prospect Hill from Downsville has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.2%.

The summit of Prospect Hill from Downsville is at 667 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:12:43 to climb Prospect Hill from Downsville. At 11 km/h the time is 00:46:16, and at 15 km/h 00:33:56. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:47 is an achievable time.

Prospect Hill from Downsville is located in the region New York in United States.