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Guardsman Pass from Cottonwoods Heights

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Elevation profile Guardsman Pass from Cottonwoods Heights

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Difficulty points 950
Length 18.3 mi
Average gradient 5.2%
Steepest segment 11.3%
Total ascent 5085 ft

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Famous climb
4 hairpin turns
#55 toughest climb of North America
#44 most elevation gain of North America
#38 longest climb of Rocky Mountains
#47 average steepest climb of Rocky Mountains
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Guardsman Pass from Cottonwoods Heights is a climb in the region Utah. It is 18.3 mi long and bridges 5085 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 950. The top of the ascent is located at 9724 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Big Cottonwood Canyon Trail, Fort Union Boulevard & Guardsman Pass Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:41:22
7 mph 02:36:43
9 mph 02:02:08
12 mph 01:31:45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Guardsman Pass can be cycled from 4 sides. Guardsman Pass from Cottonwoods Heights is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Guardsman Pass from Midway, Guardsman Pass from Park City via Royal Street & Guardsman Pass from Park City.

You don't need special gearing for Guardsman Pass from Cottonwoods Heights. 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.

Guardsman Pass from Cottonwoods Heights belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Guardsman Pass from Cottonwoods Heights is 18.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Guardsman Pass from Cottonwoods Heights is 5.2%.

Guardsman Pass from Cottonwoods Heights has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.3%.

The summit of Guardsman Pass from Cottonwoods Heights is at 9724 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:41:22 to climb Guardsman Pass from Cottonwoods Heights. At 7 mph the time is 02:36:43, and at 9 mph 02:02:08. For the fastest cyclists, 01:31:45 is an achievable time.

Guardsman Pass from Cottonwoods Heights is located in the region Utah in United States.

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