Whitcomb Summit from North Adams via Mohawk Trail

Whitcomb Summit can be cycled from 3 sides. Whitcomb Summit via Whitcomb Hill Road is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Whitcomb Summit from North Adams via Mohawk Trail & Mohawk Trail from Charlemont.

You don't need special gearing for Whitcomb Summit from North Adams via Mohawk Trail. 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.

Whitcomb Summit from North Adams via Mohawk Trail 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!

Whitcomb Summit from North Adams via Mohawk Trail is 10.7 km long.

The average gradient of Whitcomb Summit from North Adams via Mohawk Trail is 4.5%.

Whitcomb Summit from North Adams via Mohawk Trail has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.6%.

The summit of Whitcomb Summit from North Adams via Mohawk Trail is at 665 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:31:54 to climb Whitcomb Summit from North Adams via Mohawk Trail. At 11 km/h the time is 00:58:29, and at 15 km/h 00:42:53. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:51 is an achievable time.

Whitcomb Summit from North Adams via Mohawk Trail is located in the region Massachusetts in United States.