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Vail Pass from Vail

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Vail Pass from Vail
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Elevation profile Vail Pass from Vail

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Difficulty points 342
Length 26 km
Average gradient 3%
Steepest 100 metres 8.5%
Total ascent 776 m

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Beautiful scenery
2 hairpin turns
#97 toughest climb of Rocky Mountains
#79 most elevation gain of Rocky Mountains
#51 longest climb of Rocky Mountains
#38 average steepest climb of Colorado
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Vail Pass from Vail is a climb in the region Colorado. It is 26 km long and bridges 776 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 342. The top of the ascent is located at 3233 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Gore Valley Trail, West Meadow Drive, East Meadow Drive, Vail Valley Drive, Sunburst Drive, Bighorn Road, Gore Creek Road, Vail Pass - Tenmile, Shrine Pass Road & Vail Pass Rest Area Access

5.0 by HerrWeed
One of the best climbs in the state. Beautiful paved bike path. A couple of steep sections but mostly a steady, manageable grade. Picnic tables along the way. A truly great ride. Watch for the downhill tours, they tend to take up the whole path. A must ride if you're in the area. Locals tip, get lunch at the Vail golf course, not as busy as in town and great food.... read more

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One of the best climbs in the state. Beautiful paved bike path. A couple of steep sections but mostly a steady, manageable grade. Picnic tables along the way. A truly great ride. Watch for the downhill tours, they tend to take up the whole path. A must ride if you're in the area. Locals tip, get lunch at the Vail golf course, not as busy as in town and great food.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 03:42:50
11 km/h 02:21:48
15 km/h 01:43:59
19 km/h 01:22:06

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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 Vail. 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 Vail 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!

Vail Pass from Vail is 26 km long.

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

Vail Pass from Vail has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.5%.

The summit of Vail Pass from Vail is at 3233 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:42:50 to climb Vail Pass from Vail. At 11 km/h the time is 02:21:48, and at 15 km/h 01:43:59. For the fastest cyclists, 01:22:06 is an achievable time.

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

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