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Coal Bank Pass from Durango

Colorado, united-states

Coal Bank Pass from Durango covers 33.1km and 1,245m of climbing, reaching 3,244m at the summit. Averaging 3.8%, the road kicks to 7.1% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. The summit at 3,244m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Colorado, United-states.

  • Summit above 3200m — 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.

Coal Bank Pass from Durango

Colorado, united-states

33.1km 1245m 3.8%
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Distance

33.1km

Avg Gradient

3.8%

Max Gradient

7.1%

Elevation Gain

1245m

Summit

3,244m

Wall Rating

5.4

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