United StatesAlaska Denali NP - Sable Pass North
Denali NP - Sable Pass North Bike Climb - PJAMM CyclingDenali NP - Sable Pass North Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

5.4
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13.3 mi
DISTANCE
1,588 ft
GAINED
2.1 %
AVG. GRADE
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Page Contributor(s): Bryant Robbins, Palmer, AK, USA

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This 13.3 mile bike climb is located in AK, USA. The average gradient is 2.1% and there is a total elevation gain of 1,588 ft, finishing at 3,974 ft.

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This climb averages 2.1%. The steepest quarter mile of this climb is 7.9% and steepest continuous mile is 7.1%. 0 miles of the climb is at or above 10% grade. The gradient on this climb is broken down as follows: 1.2 miles (9.4%) of descent; 10.5 miles (78.9%) at 0-5% grade; 1.5 miles (11.7%) at 5-10% grade;

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Gravel but manageable on road bike with 28-30mm tires. 
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Denali NP - Sable Pass North

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7.9
0.25 mi
7.8
0.5 mi
7.1
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4.9
2.5 mi
3.5
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7.9
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7.8
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7.1
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4.9
2.5 mi
3.5
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CLIMB SUMMARY

Cycling Sable Pass, Alaska

Ride 13.3 miles gaining 1,594’ at 2.5% average grade.

Climb summary from PJAMM ambassador Bryant Robbins, Palmer, AK.

The Denali park road is 89 miles long. It turns gravel at Savage River, Mile 15, and private vehicles are restricted beyond this point. There are three ways to access the climbs beyond there: ride your bike from Savage River (or the beginning of the road), take a bus, or book a campsite at Teklanika River Campground, mile 29. A reservation allows you to drive to the campground which serves as the beginning of the Sable Pass climb. From there it is possible to continue on to Polychrome Overlook, mile 46, and Highway Pass, mile 58. The park service biking information page can be found here - https://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/cycling.htm 

The ride is on a good gravel surface and is very scenic. We saw caribou, moose and a grizzly bear at closer proximity than we would have preferred. Bring bear spray.

Note: as of mid 2021 the road west of mile 43 is closed due to a landslide and is expected to remain closed in 2022.

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