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Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood

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This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Difficulty points 581
Length 27.2 mi
Average gradient 3.2%
Steepest segment 7.6%
Total ascent 4551 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
8 hairpin turns
Gravel
#14 toughest climb of Washington
#74 most elevation gain of North America
#98 longest climb of World
#25 average steepest climb of Washington
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Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood is a climb in the region Washington. It is 27.2 mi long and bridges 4551 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 581. The top of the ascent is located at 5410 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Skate Creek Road South, Forest Road 52, Forest Road 5230, Forest Road 5230-012, Longmire Stewardship Campground Road, Forest Road 012 & Longmire-to-Paradise Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 05:28:44
7 mph 03:52:44
9 mph 03:01:22
12 mph 02:16:16

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Frequently Asked Questions

Paradise / Mount Rainier can be cycled from 3 sides. Paradise / Mount Rainier via Stevens Canyon Road is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Paradise / Mount Rainier from Elbe & Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood.

You don't need special gearing for Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood. 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.

Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood 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!

Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood is 27.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood is 3.2%.

Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.6%.

The summit of Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood is at 5410 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 05:28:44 to climb Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood. At 7 mph the time is 03:52:44, and at 9 mph 03:01:22. For the fastest cyclists, 02:16:16 is an achievable time.

Paradise / Mount Rainier from Packwood is located in the region Washington in United States.

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