Red Mountain Pass via Ouray
Colorado, united-states
28km 1167m 4.2%
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Red Mountain Pass via Ouray
Colorado, united-states
Red Mountain Pass via Ouray covers 28km and 1,167m of climbing, reaching 3,380m at the summit. Averaging 4.2%, the road kicks to 7.3% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 8 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The summit at 3,380m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Colorado, United-states.
- Summit above 3300m — 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 5 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
28km
Avg Gradient
4.2%
Max Gradient
7.3%
Elevation Gain
1167m
Summit
3,380m
Wall Rating
5.3
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