Kitt Peak from Three Point

Statistics

Difficulty points	672
Length	12 mi
Average gradient	5.6%
Steepest segment	9.7%
Total ascent	3579 ft

Difficulty points

672

Length

12 mi

Average gradient

5.6%

Steepest segment

9.7%

Total ascent

3579 ft

Short recap

Famous climb

Beautiful scenery

#3 toughest climb of Arizona

#4 most elevation gain of Arizona

#12 longest climb of Arizona

#5 average steepest climb of Arizona

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A great climb. Definitely worth riding. An observatory city at the top. Beautiful scenery. Decent road. Very light traffic, if any. If you're fortunate the observatory will have an exhibit going.

Climbing times

5 mph	02:24:59
7 mph	01:42:38
9 mph	01:19:59
12 mph	01:00:05

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Kitt Peak from Three Point. 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.

Kitt Peak from Three Point 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.

Kitt Peak from Three Point is 12 mi long.

The average gradient of Kitt Peak from Three Point is 5.6%.

Kitt Peak from Three Point has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.7%.

The summit of Kitt Peak from Three Point is at 6811 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:24:59 to climb Kitt Peak from Three Point. At 7 mph the time is 01:42:38, and at 9 mph 01:19:59. For the fastest cyclists, 01:00:05 is an achievable time.

Kitt Peak from Three Point is located in the region Arizona in United States.

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