Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Nephi

Mount Nebo Scenic Byway can be cycled from 2 sides. Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Payson is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Nephi.

You don't need special gearing for Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Nephi. 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 Nebo Scenic Byway from Nephi 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 Nebo Scenic Byway from Nephi is 18.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Nephi is 4.4%.

Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Nephi has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.9%.

The summit of Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Nephi is at 9354 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:39:30 to climb Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Nephi. At 7 mph the time is 02:35:24, and at 9 mph 02:01:06. For the fastest cyclists, 01:30:59 is an achievable time.

Mount Nebo Scenic Byway from Nephi is located in the region Utah in United States.