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French Meadows Pass from Foresthill

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Statistics

Difficulty points 128
Length 1.7 mi
Average gradient 6.8%
Steepest segment 8.7%
Total ascent 614 ft

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1 hairpin turn
#65 toughest climb of Sierra Nevada
#69 most elevation gain of Sierra Nevada
#73 longest climb of Sierra Nevada
#8 average steepest climb of Sierra Nevada
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French Meadows Pass from Foresthill is a climb in the region Sierra Nevada. It is 1.7 mi long and bridges 614 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 128. The top of the ascent is located at 5627 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Mosquito Ridge Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:20:37
7 mph 00:14:36
9 mph 00:11:22
12 mph 00:08:32

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Frequently Asked Questions

French Meadows Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. French Meadows Pass from Foresthill is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via French Meadows Pass from French Meadows Reservoir.

You don't need special gearing for French Meadows Pass from Foresthill. 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.

French Meadows Pass from Foresthill 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.

French Meadows Pass from Foresthill is 1.7 mi long.

The average gradient of French Meadows Pass from Foresthill is 6.8%.

French Meadows Pass from Foresthill has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.7%.

The summit of French Meadows Pass from Foresthill is at 5627 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:20:37 to climb French Meadows Pass from Foresthill. At 7 mph the time is 00:14:36, and at 9 mph 00:11:22. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:32 is an achievable time.

French Meadows Pass from Foresthill is located in the region California in United States.

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