Wolf Creek Pass from South Fork via West Frontage Road

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 South Fork via West Frontage Road. 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 South Fork via West Frontage Road 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!

Wolf Creek Pass from South Fork via West Frontage Road is 30.8 km long.

The average gradient of Wolf Creek Pass from South Fork via West Frontage Road is 2.7%.

Wolf Creek Pass from South Fork via West Frontage Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.9%.

The summit of Wolf Creek Pass from South Fork via West Frontage Road is at 3309 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 04:24:07 to climb Wolf Creek Pass from South Fork via West Frontage Road. At 11 km/h the time is 02:48:04, and at 15 km/h 02:03:15. For the fastest cyclists, 01:37:18 is an achievable time.

Wolf Creek Pass from South Fork via West Frontage Road is located in the region Colorado in United States.