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Whiteface Mountain from Franklin Falls

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Elevation profile Whiteface Mountain from Franklin Falls

Statistics

Difficulty points 814
Length 11.1 mi
Average gradient 5.7%
Steepest segment 12.2%
Total ascent 3317 ft

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Beautiful scenery
2 hairpin turns
#90 toughest climb of North America
#2 most elevation gain of New York
#1 longest climb of New York
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Whiteface Mountain from Franklin Falls is a climb in the region New York. It is 11.1 mi long and bridges 3317 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 814. The top of the ascent is located at 4590 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Franklin Falls Road, Gillespie Drive & Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:13:31
7 mph 01:34:32
9 mph 01:13:40
12 mph 00:55:20

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Frequently Asked Questions

Whiteface Mountain can be cycled from 2 sides. Whiteface Mountain from Wilmington is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Whiteface Mountain from Franklin Falls.

You don't need special gearing for Whiteface Mountain from Franklin Falls. 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.

Whiteface Mountain from Franklin Falls 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.

Whiteface Mountain from Franklin Falls is 11.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Whiteface Mountain from Franklin Falls is 5.7%.

Whiteface Mountain from Franklin Falls has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.2%.

The summit of Whiteface Mountain from Franklin Falls is at 4590 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:13:31 to climb Whiteface Mountain from Franklin Falls. At 7 mph the time is 01:34:32, and at 9 mph 01:13:40. For the fastest cyclists, 00:55:20 is an achievable time.

Whiteface Mountain from Franklin Falls is located in the region New York in United States.

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