14.1
PDI
3.6 mi
DISTANCE
1,822 ft
GAINED
9.5 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
Cycling Sierra Road - the thirteenth steepest 2.5 mile segment in Northern California and second steepest in the South Bay/Santa Cruz County (behind Alba Road).
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
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Roadway: Excellent condition in 2019.
Traffic: Minimal.
Parking: On Onslow Way just at the start of the climb (Map; Street View).
There are no locations to get food or drink on the climb.
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.
This climb is one of the Big Three on the annual grueling Devil Mountain Double (CaliforniaTripleCrown.com) that includes 200 miles and 18,500' of climbing. The Big Three are: Mt. Diablo - South Gate, Mt. Hamilton East and Sierra Road.
When you get to the finish, be sure to take a minute to enjoy the wonderful views from Sierra Vista Point (Google Map + Reviews).
There are several hotel options in the area to make as your home base to tackle this and the other great climbs. If you're staying a bit longer there are many great homes and condos to choose from in the area.
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veerravuri
Fun climb, pretty consistent grade. Can get very hot, fun way to get to Calaveras road. Descent isn't so bad, it is steep though.
