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Mount Hood via Wapinitia Highway

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Elevation profile Mount Hood via Wapinitia Highway

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Difficulty points 689
Length 34.7 mi
Average gradient 2.7%
Steepest segment 8.2%
Total ascent 4859 ft

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1 hairpin turn
#12 toughest climb of Oregon
#53 most elevation gain of North America
#42 longest climb of World
#26 average steepest climb of Oregon
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Mount Hood via Wapinitia Highway is a climb in the region Oregon. It is 34.7 mi long and bridges 4859 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 689. The top of the ascent is located at 5889 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Wapinitia Highway, Warm Springs Highway, Mount Hood Highway & Timberline Highway

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Climbing times

5 mph 06:58:39
7 mph 04:56:24
9 mph 03:50:59
12 mph 02:53:32

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mount Hood 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 via Wapinitia Highway. 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 via Wapinitia Highway 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 Hood via Wapinitia Highway is 34.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Mount Hood via Wapinitia Highway is 2.7%.

Mount Hood via Wapinitia Highway has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.2%.

The summit of Mount Hood via Wapinitia Highway is at 5889 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 06:58:39 to climb Mount Hood via Wapinitia Highway. At 7 mph the time is 04:56:24, and at 9 mph 03:50:59. For the fastest cyclists, 02:53:32 is an achievable time.

Mount Hood via Wapinitia Highway is located in the region Oregon in United States.

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