Tioga Pass from Lee Vining

The Tioga rises 19.3km through alpine terrain above the treeline, gaining 952m to 3,033m. The average gradient of 4.9% disguises ramps of 11.4% — 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 3,033m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in California, United-states.