2.7
FIETS
8.3 mi
DISTANCE
2,118 ft
GAINED
4.5 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
This is a rural and generally private climb through the southeastern section of Napa County into the Vaca Mountain Range which is home to Atlas Peak Appellation. This climb starts just past the golf course and quickly the grade increases as you ride through a residential area. Once you pass this the pavement becomes a little more bumpy and the climbs takes deep into the heart of Napa. This dead ends at a vineyard with a nice spot to stop and eat. The way down is fast and fun.
Average grade is 4.5% (5.4% with descent eliminated). 44% of the climb is at grade 0-5%, 43% is at 5-10%, and 3.3% is at 10-15%. The steepest quarter-mile is 10.3% and steepest mile 8%.
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Roadway: Two lane roadway with a center stripe that becomes a narrow two lane road without a center stripe at mile 5.7 at a bridge near the entrance to a ranch on the left - Map; Street View. The pavement is in good condition for the first two-thirds of the climb and fair condition for the remainder.
Traffic: Minimal.
Parking: On the side of the road just before the start of the climb - Map; Street View.
Provisions: None on the ride, but try the Silverado Bakery a mile from the start of the climb - in the country club parking lot - Map.
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If you have travelled to Napa County to cycle, you are welcome to contact me at john@pjammcycling.com if you have any questions about the area - I grew up and live in neighboring Sonoma County, but do have a good working knowledge of Napa.
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lirizar1
Nice peaceful climb out of Napa with minimal cars and lots of nice views. The beginning starts out steeper than expected but quickly levels off in the middle to almost flat and almost a mile of downhill 3/4 of the way up. Almost at the end there is a short segment of 10%+. Excellent road surface for the first 4 miles or so (4/5) then it becomes average before turning to 1/2. Manageable to go up the poor road conditions but the first 2-3 miles descending are pretty brutal. Also the last 3+ miles the road narrows significantly so be careful for a car speeding around a turn. Cars were few and very respectful (stopping to let you pass where it was narrow) but be careful!
