Big Baldy Ridge via Switchback Peak
California, united-states
70.7km 2590m 3.7%
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Big Baldy Ridge via Switchback Peak
California, united-states
Big Baldy Ridge via Switchback Peak is one of cycling's great tests — 70.7km of sustained climbing, gaining 2,590m from base to summit. The average gradient of 3.7% disguises ramps of 13.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 18 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. At 2,298m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in California, United-states.
- One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
- The crux hits between km 21 and km 22 — 2km above 10% averaging 11.3%.
- 18 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
70.7km
Avg Gradient
3.7%
Max Gradient
13.4%
Elevation Gain
2590m
Summit
2,298m
Wall Rating
7.1
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