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Sonora Pass from Fales Hot Springs

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Elevation profile Sonora Pass from Fales Hot Springs

Statistics

Difficulty points 846
Length 9.8 mi
Average gradient 5.9%
Steepest segment 15.3%
Total ascent 3061 ft

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2 hairpin turns
#83 toughest climb of North America
#61 most elevation gain of California
#85 longest climb of California
#20 average steepest climb of Sierra Nevada
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Sonora Pass from Fales Hot Springs is a climb in the region Sierra Nevada. It is 9.8 mi long and bridges 3061 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 846. The top of the ascent is located at 9629 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:58:00
7 mph 01:23:32
9 mph 01:05:06
12 mph 00:48:54

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sonora Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Sonora Pass from Fales Hot Springs is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sonora Pass from Dardanelle.

You don't need special gearing for Sonora Pass from Fales Hot Springs. 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.

Sonora Pass from Fales Hot Springs 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.

Sonora Pass from Fales Hot Springs is 9.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Sonora Pass from Fales Hot Springs is 5.9%.

Sonora Pass from Fales Hot Springs has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.3%.

The summit of Sonora Pass from Fales Hot Springs is at 9629 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:58:00 to climb Sonora Pass from Fales Hot Springs. At 7 mph the time is 01:23:32, and at 9 mph 01:05:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:48:54 is an achievable time.

Sonora Pass from Fales Hot Springs is located in the region California in United States.

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