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West Gates Pass from Tucson

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West Gates Pass from Tucson
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Elevation profile West Gates Pass from Tucson

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Difficulty points 83
Length 2.5 mi
Average gradient 4.2%
Steepest segment 9.3%
Total ascent 551 ft
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West Gates Pass from Tucson is a climb in the region Arizona. It is 2.5 mi long and bridges 551 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 83. The top of the ascent is located at 3173 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road name: West Gates Pass Road

3.0 by HerrWeed
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Easy pass. Light traffic. Beautiful scenery. Nice to add on with a loop ride of the area. No water or food on the pass but plenty close by. Definitely worth a ride if you're in the area.... read more

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Easy pass. Light traffic. Beautiful scenery. Nice to add on with a loop ride of the area. No water or food on the pass but plenty close by. Definitely worth a ride if you're in the area.

West Gates Pass from Tucson
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:30:12
7 mph 00:21:23
9 mph 00:16:40
12 mph 00:12:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

West Gates Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. West Gates Pass from Tucson is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via West Gates Pass from Silver Lake.

You don't need special gearing for West Gates Pass from Tucson. 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.

West Gates Pass from Tucson is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

West Gates Pass from Tucson is 2.5 mi long.

The average gradient of West Gates Pass from Tucson is 4.2%.

West Gates Pass from Tucson has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.3%.

The summit of West Gates Pass from Tucson is at 3173 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:30:12 to climb West Gates Pass from Tucson. At 7 mph the time is 00:21:23, and at 9 mph 00:16:40. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:31 is an achievable time.

West Gates Pass from Tucson is located in the region Arizona in United States.

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