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Scalp Mountain from Burnfoot

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In some places the road surface of this climb is bad, but it can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile Scalp Mountain from Burnfoot
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Statistics

Difficulty points 510
Length 3.7 mi
Average gradient 7.9%
Steepest segment 19.9%
Total ascent 1532 ft

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Hidden gem
3 hairpin turns
Bad road
#1 toughest climb of Ireland
#2 most elevation gain of Ireland
#38 longest climb of Ireland
#33 average steepest climb of Ireland
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Scalp Mountain from Burnfoot is a climb in the region Donegal. It is 3.7 mi long and bridges 1532 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 510. The top of the ascent is located at 1539 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

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This climb is on private land and not accessible to the public, even if you ask the farmer who owns it nicely!... read more

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This climb is on private land and not accessible to the public, even if you ask the farmer who owns it nicely!

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:44:34
7 mph 00:31:33
9 mph 00:24:35
12 mph 00:18:28

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Frequently Asked Questions

Scalp Mountain from Burnfoot is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Scalp Mountain from Burnfoot 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!

Scalp Mountain from Burnfoot is 3.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Scalp Mountain from Burnfoot is 7.9%.

Scalp Mountain from Burnfoot has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.9%.

The summit of Scalp Mountain from Burnfoot is at 1539 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:44:34 to climb Scalp Mountain from Burnfoot. At 7 mph the time is 00:31:33, and at 9 mph 00:24:35. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:28 is an achievable time.

Scalp Mountain from Burnfoot is located in the region Donegal in Ireland.

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