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Mount Penn from Reading

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Elevation profile Mount Penn from Reading

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Difficulty points 174
Length 2.7 mi
Average gradient 5.8%
Steepest segment 10%
Total ascent 817 ft

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Famous climb
7 hairpin turns
#55 toughest climb of Pennsylvania
#45 most elevation gain of Pennsylvania
#53 longest climb of Pennsylvania
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Mount Penn from Reading is a climb in the region Pennsylvania. It is 2.7 mi long and bridges 817 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 174. The top of the ascent is located at 1115 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Washington Street, Rose Garden Road, Constitution Boulevard, Clymer Street, Duryea Drive & Skyline Drive

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:32:18
7 mph 00:22:52
9 mph 00:17:49
12 mph 00:13:23

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Mount Penn from Reading. 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 Penn from Reading is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Mount Penn from Reading is not a problem.

Mount Penn from Reading is 2.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Mount Penn from Reading is 5.8%.

Mount Penn from Reading has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10%.

The summit of Mount Penn from Reading is at 1115 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:32:18 to climb Mount Penn from Reading. At 7 mph the time is 00:22:52, and at 9 mph 00:17:49. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:23 is an achievable time.

Mount Penn from Reading is located in the region Pennsylvania in United States.

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