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Red Mountain Pass via Ouray

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Elevation profile Red Mountain Pass via Ouray

Statistics

Difficulty points 612
Length 17.4 mi
Average gradient 4.2%
Steepest segment 7.3%
Total ascent 3829 ft

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Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
8 hairpin turns
#45 toughest climb of Rocky Mountains
#42 most elevation gain of Rocky Mountains
#43 longest climb of Rocky Mountains
#77 average steepest climb of Rocky Mountains
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Red Mountain Pass via Ouray is a climb in the region Colorado. It is 17.4 mi long and bridges 3829 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 612. The top of the ascent is located at 11089 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Main Street & Million Dollar Highway

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:30:15
7 mph 02:28:51
9 mph 01:56:00
12 mph 01:27:09

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Frequently Asked Questions

Red Mountain Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Red Mountain Pass from Silverton is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Red Mountain Pass via Ouray.

You don't need special gearing for Red Mountain Pass via Ouray. 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.

Red Mountain Pass via Ouray 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.

Red Mountain Pass via Ouray is 17.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Red Mountain Pass via Ouray is 4.2%.

Red Mountain Pass via Ouray has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.3%.

The summit of Red Mountain Pass via Ouray is at 11089 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:30:15 to climb Red Mountain Pass via Ouray. At 7 mph the time is 02:28:51, and at 9 mph 01:56:00. For the fastest cyclists, 01:27:09 is an achievable time.

Red Mountain Pass via Ouray is located in the region Colorado in United States.

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