Palomar Mountain from Pauma Valley
California, united-states
20.4km 1331m 6.5%
HCHC
Palomar Mountain from Pauma Valley
California, united-states
Palomar Mountain from Pauma Valley covers 20.4km and 1,331m of climbing, reaching 1,649m at the summit. The gradient averages 6.5% — steady enough to find a rhythm, steep enough to feel it. 11 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,649m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in California, United-states.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 11 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- At 1,649m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
20.4km
Avg Gradient
6.5%
Max Gradient
8.7%
Elevation Gain
1331m
Summit
1,649m
Wall Rating
6.1
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