9.4
PDI
8.2 mi
DISTANCE
1,942 ft
GAINED
4.5 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
Walker Pass sits almost a mile high in the southern Sierra Nevada, where the high desert meets the mountains along Highway 178. It’s a long, straight road through a dramatic, wide-open desert landscape, meaning no shade, plenty of wind, Joshua trees, and huge skies in every direction.
While the West side has one interesting hairpin curve, this side is, quite literally, pretty straighforward.
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
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This climb averages 4.5%. The steepest quarter mile of this climb is 6.5% and steepest continuous mile is 6.1%. 0 miles of the climb is at or above 10% grade. The gradient on this climb is broken down as follows: 5.7 miles (69.7%) at 0-5% grade; 2.5 miles (30.3%) at 5-10% grade;
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Parking:
Abundant places to pull off and park.
Roadway:
Very well maintained
Traffic:
Very minimal but cars moving at highway speeds. Despite exceptional visibility, we recommend using a rear tail light for extra safety.
No provisions for miles.
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This climb starts at the Freeman Junction/California Historical Landmark No. 766, which includes a little memorial.
The Pacific Crest Trail crosses here, making it a key resupply and transition point for thru-hikers moving between desert and alpine terrain. There's a campground at the top of the pass.
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