Mount Hood Highway from Hood River

Mount Hood Highway can be cycled from 4 sides. Mount Hood from Mount Hood Village is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mount Hood via Wapinitia Highway, Mount Hood via Warm Springs Highway & Mount Hood Highway from Hood River.

You don't need special gearing for Mount Hood Highway from Hood River. 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 Hood Highway from Hood River 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 Hood Highway from Hood River is 46 mi long.

The average gradient of Mount Hood Highway from Hood River is 2.9%.

Mount Hood Highway from Hood River has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.3%.

The summit of Mount Hood Highway from Hood River is at 5889 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 09:15:37 to climb Mount Hood Highway from Hood River. At 7 mph the time is 06:33:21, and at 9 mph 05:06:33. For the fastest cyclists, 03:50:18 is an achievable time.

Mount Hood Highway from Hood River is located in the region Oregon in United States.