How hard is South Lake from Bishop?

Classified as Hors Catégorie, South Lake from Bishop is one of the most demanding climbs you’ll face — save your best legs for this one.

How long is South Lake from Bishop?

South Lake from Bishop is 30.1km long with 1,651m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Where does South Lake from Bishop start?

South Lake from Bishop starts on the South in California, United-states. The starting coordinates are 37.3608°N, -118.4544°E.

What is the steepest section of South Lake from Bishop?

The steepest 100-metre section of South Lake from Bishop hits 12.5%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 5.5%.

HC South

South Lake from Bishop

California, united-states

The South rises 30.1km through alpine terrain above the treeline, gaining 1,651m to 2,988m. The average gradient of 5.5% disguises ramps of 12.5% — 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 summit at 2,988m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in California, United-states.

Summit above 2900m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.
One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.