Wolf Creek Pass from Pagosa Springs

Wolf Creek Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Wolf Creek Pass from Pagosa Springs is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Wolf Creek Pass from South Fork via West Frontage Road.

You don't need special gearing for Wolf Creek Pass from Pagosa Springs. 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.

Wolf Creek Pass from Pagosa Springs is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Wolf Creek Pass from Pagosa Springs is 16.7 km long.

The average gradient of Wolf Creek Pass from Pagosa Springs is 5.7%.

Wolf Creek Pass from Pagosa Springs has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.7%.

The summit of Wolf Creek Pass from Pagosa Springs is at 3309 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:23:24 to climb Wolf Creek Pass from Pagosa Springs. At 11 km/h the time is 01:31:15, and at 15 km/h 01:06:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:52:49 is an achievable time.

Wolf Creek Pass from Pagosa Springs is located in the region Colorado in United States.