Vail Pass from Copper Mountain

Statistics

Difficulty points	108
Length	8.7 km
Average gradient	3%
Steepest 100 metres	7.9%
Total ascent	265 m

Difficulty points

108

Length

8.7 km

Average gradient

Steepest 100 metres

7.9%

Total ascent

265 m

Short recap

2 hairpin turns

#40 toughest climb of Colorado

#39 most elevation gain of Colorado

#37 longest climb of Colorado

#39 average steepest climb of Colorado

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Busier on this side of the pass, because it's an easier climb. Nice paved bike path. Gets steeper toward the top. Food and water at Copper. Rest area at the top, Vail pass. A great ride without any cars.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:14:46
11 km/h	00:47:35
15 km/h	00:34:53
19 km/h	00:27:32

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vail Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Vail Pass from Vail is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Vail Pass from Copper Mountain.

You don't need special gearing for Vail Pass from Copper Mountain. 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.

Vail Pass from Copper Mountain is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Vail Pass from Copper Mountain is 8.7 km long.

The average gradient of Vail Pass from Copper Mountain is 3%.

Vail Pass from Copper Mountain has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.9%.

The summit of Vail Pass from Copper Mountain is at 3219 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:14:46 to climb Vail Pass from Copper Mountain. At 11 km/h the time is 00:47:35, and at 15 km/h 00:34:53. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:32 is an achievable time.

Vail Pass from Copper Mountain is located in the region Colorado in United States.

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