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Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village

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Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village
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Elevation profile Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village

Statistics

Difficulty points 339
Length 8.6 mi
Average gradient 4.1%
Steepest segment 10%
Total ascent 1854 ft

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#21 toughest climb of Canada
#16 most elevation gain of Canada
#17 longest climb of Canada
#85 average steepest climb of Rocky Mountains
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Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village is a climb in the region Alberta. It is 8.6 mi long and bridges 1854 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 339. The top of the ascent is located at 7260 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road name: Kananaskis Trail

5.0 by Stephen_willis
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
From North Side, it's nice to start at Kananaskis Golf Course for a rolling 20-25 km ride in. Then up on the highest paved road in Canada through beautiful provincial parkland. Steady climb that crescendos in the last 2-3 km. Massive views, often with wildlife. Road is closed through winter and opens from non motorized later in Spring prior to full opening. Not usually much traffic, especially weekdays. Good quality road mostly with large hard shoulder. ... read more

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From North Side, it's nice to start at Kananaskis Golf Course for a rolling 20-25 km ride in. Then up on the highest paved road in Canada through beautiful provincial parkland. Steady climb that crescendos in the last 2-3 km. Massive views, often with wildlife.

Road is closed through winter and opens from non motorized later in Spring prior to full opening. Not usually much traffic, especially weekdays. Good quality road mostly with large hard shoulder.

Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village
Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village
Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:43:42
7 mph 01:13:25
9 mph 00:57:13
12 mph 00:42:59

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Frequently Asked Questions

Highwood Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Highwood Pass from Longview is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village.

You don't need special gearing for Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village. 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.

Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village is 8.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village is 4.1%.

Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10%.

The summit of Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village is at 7260 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:43:42 to climb Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village. At 7 mph the time is 01:13:25, and at 9 mph 00:57:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:42:59 is an achievable time.

Highwood Pass from Kananaskis Village is located in the region Alberta in Canada.

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