Washington Pass from Crystal

Washington Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Washington Pass from Sheep Springs is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Washington Pass from Crystal.

You don't need special gearing for Washington Pass from Crystal. 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.

Washington Pass from Crystal 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, Washington Pass from Crystal is not a problem.

Washington Pass from Crystal is 13.9 km long.

The average gradient of Washington Pass from Crystal is 3.2%.

Washington Pass from Crystal has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7%.

The summit of Washington Pass from Crystal is at 2660 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:59:06 to climb Washington Pass from Crystal. At 11 km/h the time is 01:15:47, and at 15 km/h 00:55:35. For the fastest cyclists, 00:43:52 is an achievable time.

Washington Pass from Crystal is located in the region New Mexico in United States.