Granite Pass from Shell

Granite Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Granite Pass from Shell is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Granite Pass from Burgess Junction.

You don't need special gearing for Granite Pass from Shell. 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.

Granite Pass from Shell 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.

Granite Pass from Shell is 17.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Granite Pass from Shell is 4.9%.

Granite Pass from Shell has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.1%.

The summit of Granite Pass from Shell is at 9035 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:35:01 to climb Granite Pass from Shell. At 7 mph the time is 02:32:13, and at 9 mph 01:58:37. For the fastest cyclists, 01:29:07 is an achievable time.

Granite Pass from Shell is located in the region Wyoming in United States.