Elkhorn Summit from North Powder

Elkhorn Summit can be cycled from 2 sides. Elkhorn Summit from North Powder is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Elkhorn Summit from North Fork John Day River.

You don't need special gearing for Elkhorn Summit from North Powder. 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.

Elkhorn Summit from North Powder 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.

Elkhorn Summit from North Powder is 13.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Elkhorn Summit from North Powder is 5.3%.

Elkhorn Summit from North Powder has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.2%.

The summit of Elkhorn Summit from North Powder is at 7395 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:47:41 to climb Elkhorn Summit from North Powder. At 7 mph the time is 01:58:43, and at 9 mph 01:32:31. For the fastest cyclists, 01:09:30 is an achievable time.

Elkhorn Summit from North Powder is located in the region Oregon in United States.