Palomar Mountain from Lake Henshaw

Palomar Mountain from Lake Henshaw covers 19.6km and 878m of climbing, reaching 1,649m at the summit. The average gradient of 4.5% disguises ramps of 9.6% — 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 road reaches 1,649m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in California, United-states.