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Carlsbad Caverns Highway

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Difficulty points 82
Length 6.6 mi
Average gradient 2.3%
Steepest segment 6.3%
Total ascent 801 ft
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Carlsbad Caverns Highway is a climb in the region New Mexico. It is 6.6 mi long and bridges 801 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 82. The top of the ascent is located at 4449 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Carlsbad Cavern Highway

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:20:06
7 mph 00:56:42
9 mph 00:44:11
12 mph 00:33:12

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You don't need special gearing for Carlsbad Caverns Highway. 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.

Carlsbad Caverns Highway is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Carlsbad Caverns Highway is 6.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Carlsbad Caverns Highway is 2.3%.

Carlsbad Caverns Highway has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.3%.

The summit of Carlsbad Caverns Highway is at 4449 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:20:06 to climb Carlsbad Caverns Highway. At 7 mph the time is 00:56:42, and at 9 mph 00:44:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:12 is an achievable time.

Carlsbad Caverns Highway is located in the region New Mexico in United States.

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