Sonora Pass from Dardanelle

The Sonora rises 14.6km through alpine terrain above the treeline, gaining 1,053m to 2,935m. The average gradient of 7.2% disguises ramps of 17.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The summit at 2,935m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in California, United-states.