Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road
California, united-states
85.1km 2758m 3.2%
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Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road
California, united-states
Sherman Pass via Nine Mile Canyon Road is one of cycling's great tests — 85.1km of sustained climbing, gaining 2,758m from base to summit. The average gradient of 3.2% disguises ramps of 10.3% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The summit at 2,784m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in California, United-states.
- One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- Summit above 2700m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.
- A false flat around km 25 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
85.1km
Avg Gradient
3.2%
Max Gradient
10.3%
Elevation Gain
2758m
Summit
2,784m
Wall Rating
6.8
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