Balcom Canyon Road from South Mountain Road
California, united-states
4.6km 211m 4.6%
3Cat 3 Balcom
Balcom Canyon Road from South Mountain Road
California, united-states
The Balcom rises 4.6km through gentle countryside, gaining 211m to 318m. The average gradient of 4.6% disguises ramps of 17.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in California, United-states.
- The crux hits between km 4 and km 4 — 4km above 10% averaging 13.3%.
Distance
4.6km
Avg Gradient
4.6%
Max Gradient
17.8%
Elevation Gain
211m
Summit
318m
Wall Rating
3.8
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