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Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road

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Elevation profile Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road

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Difficulty points 1662
Length 52.9 mi
Average gradient 3.2%
Steepest segment 10.3%
Total ascent 9049 ft

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Famous climb
1 hairpin turn
#6 toughest climb of North America
#16 most elevation gain of World
#7 longest climb of World
#64 average steepest climb of Sierra Nevada
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Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road is a climb in the region Sierra Nevada. It is 52.9 mi long and bridges 9049 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1662. The top of the ascent is located at 9134 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Nine Mile Canyon Road, Kennedy Meadows Road & Sherman Pass Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 10:38:10
7 mph 07:31:47
9 mph 05:52:05
12 mph 04:24:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sherman Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Sherman Pass from Johnsondale is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road.

The Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road is 52.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road is 3.2%.

Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road is at 9134 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 10:38:10 to climb Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road. At 7 mph the time is 07:31:47, and at 9 mph 05:52:05. For the fastest cyclists, 04:24:31 is an achievable time.

Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road is located in the region California in United States.

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