Dead Horse Cap from Snowy Creek
New South Wales, australia
18km 1126m 6.3%
HCHC Alpine
Dead Horse Cap from Snowy Creek
New South Wales, australia
The Alpine rises 18km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,126m to 1,585m. The average gradient of 6.3% disguises ramps of 13.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 13 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,585m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in New South Wales, Australia.
- The crux hits between km 4 and km 5 — 4km above 10% averaging 11.9%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 13 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- At 1,585m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
18km
Avg Gradient
6.3%
Max Gradient
13.4%
Elevation Gain
1126m
Summit
1,585m
Wall Rating
6.1
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