Prospect Hill from Hawleys

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.

Prospect Hill from Hawleys is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Prospect Hill from Hawleys 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 Hawleys is not a problem.

Prospect Hill from Hawleys is 4 km long.

The average gradient of Prospect Hill from Hawleys is 7%.

Prospect Hill from Hawleys has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.5%.

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

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:34:33 to climb Prospect Hill from Hawleys. At 11 km/h the time is 00:21:59, and at 15 km/h 00:16:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:43 is an achievable time.

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