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Whitcomb Summit via Whitcomb Hill Road

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Elevation profile Whitcomb Summit via Whitcomb Hill Road

Statistics

Difficulty points 478
Length 3 mi
Average gradient 9.3%
Steepest segment 16.4%
Total ascent 1463 ft

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1 hairpin turn
#72 toughest climb of Appalachians
#6 most elevation gain of Massachusetts
#23 longest climb of Massachusetts
#6 average steepest climb of Massachusetts
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Whitcomb Summit via Whitcomb Hill Road is a climb in the region Massachusetts. It is 3 mi long and bridges 1463 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 478. The top of the ascent is located at 2182 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Whitcomb Hill Road & Mohawk Trail

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:35:50
7 mph 00:25:22
9 mph 00:19:46
12 mph 00:14:51

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Frequently Asked Questions

Whitcomb Summit can be cycled from 3 sides. Whitcomb Summit via Whitcomb Hill Road is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Whitcomb Summit from North Adams via Mohawk Trail & Mohawk Trail from Charlemont.

Whitcomb Summit via Whitcomb Hill 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!

Whitcomb Summit via Whitcomb Hill Road is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Whitcomb Summit via Whitcomb Hill Road is 3 mi long.

The average gradient of Whitcomb Summit via Whitcomb Hill Road is 9.3%.

Whitcomb Summit via Whitcomb Hill Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.4%.

The summit of Whitcomb Summit via Whitcomb Hill Road is at 2182 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:35:50 to climb Whitcomb Summit via Whitcomb Hill Road. At 7 mph the time is 00:25:22, and at 9 mph 00:19:46. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:51 is an achievable time.

Whitcomb Summit via Whitcomb Hill Road is located in the region Massachusetts in United States.

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