Sunset Hill from Franconia

Sunset Hill can be cycled from 3 sides. Sunset Hill from Franconia is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sunset Hill from Lafayette Road & Sunset Hill via Sugar Hill.

You don't need special gearing for Sunset Hill from Franconia. 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.

Sunset Hill from Franconia 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, Sunset Hill from Franconia is not a problem.

Sunset Hill from Franconia is 3.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Sunset Hill from Franconia is 4.9%.

Sunset Hill from Franconia has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.8%.

The summit of Sunset Hill from Franconia is at 1703 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:37:33 to climb Sunset Hill from Franconia. At 7 mph the time is 00:26:35, and at 9 mph 00:20:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:34 is an achievable time.

Sunset Hill from Franconia is located in the region New Hampshire in United States.