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Mount Disappointment from La Cañada Flintridge

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Elevation profile Mount Disappointment from La Cañada Flintridge

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Difficulty points 911
Length 17.6 mi
Average gradient 5.2%
Steepest segment 15.2%
Total ascent 4803 ft

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10 hairpin turns
#64 toughest climb of North America
#56 most elevation gain of North America
#37 longest climb of California
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Mount Disappointment from La Cañada Flintridge is a climb in the region California. It is 17.6 mi long and bridges 4803 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 911. The top of the ascent is located at 5955 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Angeles Crest Highway, Mount Wilson Red Box Road & Mount Disappointment Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:32:27
7 mph 02:30:24
9 mph 01:57:12
12 mph 01:28:03

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Mount Disappointment from La Cañada Flintridge. 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 Disappointment from La Cañada Flintridge 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.

Mount Disappointment from La Cañada Flintridge is 17.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Mount Disappointment from La Cañada Flintridge is 5.2%.

Mount Disappointment from La Cañada Flintridge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.2%.

The summit of Mount Disappointment from La Cañada Flintridge is at 5955 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:32:27 to climb Mount Disappointment from La Cañada Flintridge. At 7 mph the time is 02:30:24, and at 9 mph 01:57:12. For the fastest cyclists, 01:28:03 is an achievable time.

Mount Disappointment from La Cañada Flintridge is located in the region California in United States.

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