Smugglers Pass from Milagro Hills

Smugglers Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Smugglers Pass from Canutillo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Smugglers Pass from Milagro Hills.

You don't need special gearing for Smugglers Pass from Milagro Hills. 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.

Smugglers Pass from Milagro Hills is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Smugglers Pass from Milagro Hills is not a problem.

Smugglers Pass from Milagro Hills is 4.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Smugglers Pass from Milagro Hills is 4.9%.

Smugglers Pass from Milagro Hills has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.3%.

The summit of Smugglers Pass from Milagro Hills is at 5249 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:55:13 to climb Smugglers Pass from Milagro Hills. At 7 mph the time is 00:39:05, and at 9 mph 00:30:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:53 is an achievable time.

Smugglers Pass from Milagro Hills is located in the region Texas in United States.