Cat 1

Carson Pass via Foothill Road

Nevada, united-states

Carson Pass via Foothill Road covers 34.8km and 1,217m of climbing, reaching 2,614m at the summit. The average gradient of 3.5% disguises ramps of 9.3% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. The summit at 2,614m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Nevada, United-states.

  • Summit above 2600m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
  • A false flat around km 9 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Carson Pass via Foothill Road

Nevada, united-states

34.8km 1217m 3.5%
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Distance

34.8km

Avg Gradient

3.5%

Max Gradient

9.3%

Elevation Gain

1217m

Summit

2,614m

Wall Rating

5.5

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