Cottonwood Pass from Buena Vista
Colorado, united-states
30.9km 1274m 4.1%
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Cottonwood Pass from Buena Vista
Colorado, united-states
Cottonwood Pass from Buena Vista covers 30.9km and 1,274m of climbing, reaching 3,694m at the summit. The average gradient of 4.1% disguises ramps of 9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 8 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The summit at 3,694m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Colorado, United-states.
- Summit above 3600m — 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 13 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
30.9km
Avg Gradient
4.1%
Max Gradient
9%
Elevation Gain
1274m
Summit
3,694m
Wall Rating
5.6
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