11.1
PDI
6.2 mi
DISTANCE
1,849 ft
GAINED
5.5 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
Page Contributor(s): Chris Monson, Blanding, Utah, USA
INTRO
In the quiet North East corner of Arizona, nestled in the heartland of the Navajo Nation lies a beautiful rise of mountains called the Lukachukai Range. Buffalo Pass sits atop this range at 8,400’. On the West side starting from the town that bears its name you will gently start up HWY N-13. Passing beautiful red cliffs the road twists and turns in a scenic panorama of sandstone cliffs and tall Ponderosa pines.
"The south side of Buffalo Pass is an isolated and scenic climb within the Navajo Indian Reservation in the northeast portion of the Grand Canyon State. A moderate grade greets you to begin the ascent as well as red rock views. Soon the road gets twisty and enters a canyon..." (This quote is presented with the approval of John Summerson, from his book, The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike), 2nd Edition, pg. 124.)
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jsummers
You have to work to get to this one but worth it. Easy start among red rock formations leads into more solid grade (steepest half mile in AZ) through a few switchbacks and then to surprising alpine terrain (and cooler temps) near the top.
