Sunwapta Pass from Lake Louise
British Columbia, canada
13.5km 558m 4.1%
2Cat 2 Icefields
Sunwapta Pass from Lake Louise
British Columbia, canada
The Icefields rises 13.5km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 558m to 2,076m. The average gradient of 4.1% disguises ramps of 10.6% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. At 2,076m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in British Columbia, Canada.
- Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
- A false flat around km 3 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
13.5km
Avg Gradient
4.1%
Max Gradient
10.6%
Elevation Gain
558m
Summit
2,076m
Wall Rating
4.1
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