Coal Bank Pass from Molas Pass

Coal Bank Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Coal Bank Pass from Durango is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Coal Bank Pass from Molas Pass.

You don't need special gearing for Coal Bank Pass from Molas 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.

Coal Bank Pass from Molas Pass is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Coal Bank Pass from Molas Pass is not a problem.

Coal Bank Pass from Molas Pass is 2.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Coal Bank Pass from Molas Pass is 5.7%.

Coal Bank Pass from Molas Pass has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.6%.

The summit of Coal Bank Pass from Molas Pass is at 10646 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:34:47 to climb Coal Bank Pass from Molas Pass. At 7 mph the time is 00:24:37, and at 9 mph 00:19:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:25 is an achievable time.

Coal Bank Pass from Molas Pass is located in the region Colorado in United States.