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Mosquito Ridge Road from Foresthill

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Statistics

Difficulty points 758
Length 17.8 mi
Average gradient 4.9%
Steepest segment 7.6%
Total ascent 4590 ft

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Famous climb
1 hairpin turn
#48 toughest climb of California
#69 most elevation gain of North America
#36 longest climb of California
#33 average steepest climb of Sierra Nevada
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Mosquito Ridge Road from Foresthill is a climb in the region Sierra Nevada. It is 17.8 mi long and bridges 4590 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 758. The top of the ascent is located at 5978 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Mosquito Ridge Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:35:14
7 mph 02:32:22
9 mph 01:58:45
12 mph 01:29:12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mosquito Ridge Road can be cycled from 2 sides. Mosquito Ridge Road from Foresthill is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mosquito Ridge Road from French Meadows Reservoir.

You don't need special gearing for Mosquito Ridge Road from Foresthill. 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.

Mosquito Ridge Road from Foresthill 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.

Mosquito Ridge Road from Foresthill is 17.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Mosquito Ridge Road from Foresthill is 4.9%.

Mosquito Ridge Road from Foresthill has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.6%.

The summit of Mosquito Ridge Road from Foresthill is at 5978 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:35:14 to climb Mosquito Ridge Road from Foresthill. At 7 mph the time is 02:32:22, and at 9 mph 01:58:45. For the fastest cyclists, 01:29:12 is an achievable time.

Mosquito Ridge Road from Foresthill is located in the region California in United States.

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