Cat 4

Higgins Canyon via Purisima Creek Road

California, united-states

Higgins Canyon via Purisima Creek Road covers 3.4km and 134m of climbing, reaching 233m at the summit. The average gradient of 3.9% disguises ramps of 8.9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. Located in California, United-states.

  • A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Higgins Canyon via Purisima Creek Road

California, united-states

3.4km 134m 3.9%
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Distance

3.4km

Avg Gradient

3.9%

Max Gradient

8.9%

Elevation Gain

134m

Summit

233m

Wall Rating

2.7

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