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Big Baldy Ridge from Horseshoe Bend

California, united-states

Big Baldy Ridge from Horseshoe Bend covers 42.1km and 1,601m of climbing, reaching 2,309m at the summit. Averaging 3.8%, the road kicks to 7.4% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 4 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. At 2,309m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in California, United-states.

  • Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
  • A false flat around km 14 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Big Baldy Ridge from Horseshoe Bend

California, united-states

42.1km 1601m 3.8%
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Distance

42.1km

Avg Gradient

3.8%

Max Gradient

7.4%

Elevation Gain

1601m

Summit

2,309m

Wall Rating

5.9

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