16.3
PDI
11.1 mi
DISTANCE
3,049 ft
GAINED
5.1 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
"Hualapi Mountain is a solid climb in northwest Arizona that takes riders from scorching (at times) desert heat to cool mountain views. Shallow and rolling to start, there are sections of steeper grade on this hill (top half is solid grade). The road eventually enters a mountain neighborhood and develops a more alpine feel (trees). The route does contain several descents which knock down its average grade. A stretch near the top contains extended double digit grade before easing just short of the summit. The climb ends just beyond the red ranger station on the right at the pass. The road continues ahead but descends sharply before turning to dirt." (This quote is presented with the approval of John Summerson, from his book, The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike), 2nd Edition, pg. 126.)
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
We've partnered with Sherpa-Map.com to bring you the best route planning tool. With a PRO Membership you can use this climb as a reference when creating your route. 5.1% average grade. 51% of the climb is at 0-5% and 34% is at 5-10%. The steepest quarter-mile is near the end at 14.8%. The steepest mile is 12.2%.
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Roadway: Other than a brief four lane section at the start, the road is a two lane highway/county road in good condition with no shoulder.
Traffic: Mild to moderate for the first couple of miles fading to mild after that.
Parking: There is a church and plenty of other parking on Railroad Street which intersects with Hualapai Mountain Road at the start of the climb - Map; Street View.
Provisions: Many options in Kingman where the climb begins, but none on the route.
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Absolutely, without a doubt, stay at the Ramada Inn, Kingman - it has a lot of Route 66 memorabilia and a decent grill and bar.
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trier1992
Really enjoyed this climb. The first 8 or 9 miles is not hard at all and quite enjoyable with the mountains ahead of you. The final ascent gets pretty damn tough, but it's worth it for the descent. When descending, no curves are sharp, and the road is in good shape, so you can send it without worrying about any conditions. I hit 55mph without pedaling.
