5.7
PDI
2.1 mi
DISTANCE
852 ft
GAINED
7.8 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
Pauma Valley is ideal for both growing oranges and climbing by bike. While the Cole Grade climb is not worthy of a special trip to the Pauma Valley, do consider it if you are there to ride the two Goliaths of the valley, Palomar Mountain and Nate Harrison Grade. In fact, Cole Grade Road is almost directly across from Nate Harrison Grade Road. The grade is fairly steady at about 8% and the road is in excellent shape. As we climb, there are nice views of the giant switchbacks of Nate Harrison Grade carved into the mountain across the valley to the northeast.
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
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Roadway: Two lane road in fair to good shape with a no to a narrow shoulder throughout the climb.
Traffic: Light to moderate.
Parking: On the side of the road near climb start - Map; Street View.
Provisions: None on the route, but there is Jilbertos Taco Shop and a market four miles south (Map).
Before heading out on any cycling adventure check out our Things to Bring on a Cycling Trip and use our interactive check list to ensure you don't forget anything.
Also consider US Top 100 bike climbs Nate Harrison Grade 1.5 miles east (Map), and Palomar Mountain South Grade 4.3 miles southeast on Highway 76 (Map).
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