Luther Pass East Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

4.3
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8.3 mi
DISTANCE
2,052 ft
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4.7 %
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This 8.3 mile bike climb is located in CA, USA. The average gradient is 4.7% and there is a total elevation gain of 2,052 ft, finishing at 7,744 ft.

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32 POIs
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245.7
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35,240
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Sep 29, 2023
Dangerous AF. Had to ride the whole way up on the shoulder. Good things I had a gravel bike.
Sep 29, 2023
What was it that made the climb dangerous?
Sep 29, 2023
Hey JJ! IMHO, the following applies to Carson, Luther, and Ebbets. There is just too much truck traffic on these roads to make it advisable to ride them at any time except during the death ride. There seem to be dozens of these hopper trucks driving around, most likely moving fill for Cal Trans.
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CLIMB SUMMARY

Cycling Luther Pass East

Ride 8.3 miles gaining 2,50’ at 4.7% average grade.

Warning - the first 5.6 miles of this bike climb is on very busy Hwy 88 which connects Reno/Hwy 395 with northwestern parts of California.  Once we turn onto Hwy 89 to Luther Pass and South Lake Tahoe, the traffic eases a bit and the ride is more pleasant.  Luther Pass climb shares its first 5.6 miles with the Carson Pass climb.

Pass over the West Fork of the Carson River at mile 3.

Pass Sorenson’s Resort at mile 4.5

Great place to stay and wonderful cafe.

Turn onto Hwy 89 at mile 5.6

Made it!

Sign as we enter Hwy 89 from South Lake Tahoe