Chinook Pass from Summit Creek via Cayuse Pass

Chinook Pass can be cycled from 3 sides. Chinook Pass from Summit Creek via Cayuse Pass is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Chinook Pass from Enumclaw via Cayuse Pass & Chinook Pass from Little Nashes River.

You don't need special gearing for Chinook Pass from Summit Creek via Cayuse Pass. 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.

Chinook Pass from Summit Creek via Cayuse Pass 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!

Chinook Pass from Summit Creek via Cayuse Pass is 19.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Chinook Pass from Summit Creek via Cayuse Pass is 3.9%.

Chinook Pass from Summit Creek via Cayuse Pass has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.4%.

The summit of Chinook Pass from Summit Creek via Cayuse Pass is at 5433 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:50:53 to climb Chinook Pass from Summit Creek via Cayuse Pass. At 7 mph the time is 02:43:27, and at 9 mph 02:07:23. For the fastest cyclists, 01:35:42 is an achievable time.

Chinook Pass from Summit Creek via Cayuse Pass is located in the region Washington in United States.