Sunset Hill from Lafayette Road

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.

Sunset Hill from Lafayette Road 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!

Sunset Hill from Lafayette Road 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 Lafayette Road is not a problem.

Sunset Hill from Lafayette Road is 2.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Sunset Hill from Lafayette Road is 6.8%.

Sunset Hill from Lafayette Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.4%.

The summit of Sunset Hill from Lafayette Road is at 1706 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:25:48 to climb Sunset Hill from Lafayette Road. At 7 mph the time is 00:18:15, and at 9 mph 00:14:14. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:41 is an achievable time.

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