Sugar Loaf from Rondout Reservoir

Sugar Loaf can be cycled from 2 sides. Sugar Loaf from Rondout Reservoir is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via New Road Hill from Claryville.

Sugar Loaf from Rondout Reservoir 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!

Sugar Loaf from Rondout Reservoir 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!

Sugar Loaf from Rondout Reservoir is 7.2 km long.

The average gradient of Sugar Loaf from Rondout Reservoir is 7%.

Sugar Loaf from Rondout Reservoir has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.7%.

The summit of Sugar Loaf from Rondout Reservoir is at 772 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:02:07 to climb Sugar Loaf from Rondout Reservoir. At 11 km/h the time is 00:39:31, and at 15 km/h 00:28:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:53 is an achievable time.

Sugar Loaf from Rondout Reservoir is located in the region New York in United States.