Hawk Hill from Golden Gate Bridge

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Difficulty points	119
Length	1.8 mi
Average gradient	5.7%
Steepest segment	11.5%
Total ascent	541 ft

Difficulty points

119

Length

1.8 mi

Average gradient

5.7%

Steepest segment

11.5%

Total ascent

541 ft

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Very popular for a good reason. Scenic views over the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Area at the top. You even have a nice bike lane. The descent is on a one-way steep road

Climbing times

5 mph	00:21:40
7 mph	00:15:21
9 mph	00:11:57
12 mph	00:08:59

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hawk Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Hawk Hill from Golden Gate Bridge is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Hawk Hill via Bunker Road.

You don't need special gearing for Hawk Hill from Golden Gate Bridge. 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.

Hawk Hill from Golden Gate Bridge 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.

Hawk Hill from Golden Gate Bridge is 1.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Hawk Hill from Golden Gate Bridge is 5.7%.

Hawk Hill from Golden Gate Bridge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.5%.

The summit of Hawk Hill from Golden Gate Bridge is at 814 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:21:40 to climb Hawk Hill from Golden Gate Bridge. At 7 mph the time is 00:15:21, and at 9 mph 00:11:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:59 is an achievable time.

Hawk Hill from Golden Gate Bridge is located in the region California in United States.

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