Palomar Mountain from Lake Henshaw

Palomar Mountain can be cycled from 2 sides. Palomar Mountain from Pauma Valley is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Palomar Mountain from Lake Henshaw.

You don't need special gearing for Palomar Mountain from Lake Henshaw. 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.

Palomar Mountain from Lake Henshaw 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!

Palomar Mountain from Lake Henshaw is 12.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Palomar Mountain from Lake Henshaw is 4.5%.

Palomar Mountain from Lake Henshaw has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.6%.

The summit of Palomar Mountain from Lake Henshaw is at 5410 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:26:43 to climb Palomar Mountain from Lake Henshaw. At 7 mph the time is 01:43:52, and at 9 mph 01:20:57. For the fastest cyclists, 01:00:49 is an achievable time.

Palomar Mountain from Lake Henshaw is located in the region California in United States.