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Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road

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1 review/story | Elevation profile | 3 photos
Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road
Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road
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Elevation profile Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road

Statistics

Difficulty points 370
Length 6.6 mi
Average gradient 5.5%
Steepest segment 10.3%
Total ascent 1906 ft

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Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road is a climb in the region California. It is 6.6 mi long and bridges 1906 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 370. The top of the ascent is located at 2782 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Stagecoach Road, East Camino Cielo & Painted Cave Road

4.0 by HerrWeed
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Nice, consistent climb. Beautiful scenery. Shady wooded area higher up. Recommend descending down Gibraltar Rd. Much smoother. No amenities along the route.... read more

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Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road
Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road
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HerrWeed
5 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Nice, consistent climb. Beautiful scenery. Shady wooded area higher up. Recommend descending down Gibraltar Rd. Much smoother. No amenities along the route.

Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road
Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road
Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:19:15
7 mph 00:56:06
9 mph 00:43:43
12 mph 00:32:51

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Frequently Asked Questions

Painted Cave can be cycled from 2 sides. Painted Cave via North San Marcos Road is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road.

You don't need special gearing for Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road. 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.

Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road is 6.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road is 5.5%.

Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road is at 2782 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:19:15 to climb Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road. At 7 mph the time is 00:56:06, and at 9 mph 00:43:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:32:51 is an achievable time.

Painted Cave via Stagecoach Road is located in the region California in United States.

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