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La Cumbre Peak via Stanwood Drive

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Elevation profile La Cumbre Peak via Stanwood Drive

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Difficulty points 960
Length 10 mi
Average gradient 7.2%
Steepest segment 11.8%
Total ascent 3809 ft

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Famous climb
3 hairpin turns
#52 toughest climb of North America
#45 most elevation gain of California
#82 longest climb of California
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La Cumbre Peak via Stanwood Drive is a climb in the region California. It is 10 mi long and bridges 3809 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 960. The top of the ascent is located at 3950 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Stanwood Drive, El Cielito Road, Gibraltar Road & East Camino Cielo Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:01:16
7 mph 01:25:51
9 mph 01:06:54
12 mph 00:50:16

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Frequently Asked Questions

La Cumbre Peak can be cycled from 3 sides. La Cumbre Peak via Foothill Road is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via La Cumbre Peak via Stanwood Drive & La Cumbre Peak from Painted Cave.

La Cumbre Peak via Stanwood Drive is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

La Cumbre Peak via Stanwood Drive 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.

La Cumbre Peak via Stanwood Drive is 10 mi long.

The average gradient of La Cumbre Peak via Stanwood Drive is 7.2%.

La Cumbre Peak via Stanwood Drive has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of La Cumbre Peak via Stanwood Drive is at 3950 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:01:16 to climb La Cumbre Peak via Stanwood Drive. At 7 mph the time is 01:25:51, and at 9 mph 01:06:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:50:16 is an achievable time.

La Cumbre Peak via Stanwood Drive is located in the region California in United States.

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