Mount Constitution from Cascade Lake

Mount Constitution can be cycled from 2 sides. Mount Constitution from Cascade Lake is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mount Constitution from Olga.

You don't need special gearing for Mount Constitution from Cascade Lake. 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.

Mount Constitution from Cascade Lake 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.

Mount Constitution from Cascade Lake is 7.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Mount Constitution from Cascade Lake is 5.8%.

Mount Constitution from Cascade Lake has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.3%.

The summit of Mount Constitution from Cascade Lake is at 2369 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:35:38 to climb Mount Constitution from Cascade Lake. At 7 mph the time is 01:07:42, and at 9 mph 00:52:46. For the fastest cyclists, 00:39:38 is an achievable time.

Mount Constitution from Cascade Lake is located in the region Washington in United States.