18.4
PDI
17.9 mi
DISTANCE
3,568 ft
GAINED
2.3 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
Page Contributor(s): Dan Magaw
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An epic gravel climb to the highest point by road in California. See the entire impossible route from Big Pine - Big Pine to White Mountain Summit - 44.7 miles gaining 12,134' at 4.3% (6.5% climb only) to elevation 14,199'.
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Dan Magaw - From the beginning of the dirt to the locked gate it is 2WD graded road (though at times I have read the washboard is worse at some times than others. Luck of the draw there). You will hit some 19% ramps but it is still rideable. On our assault the double track past Barcroft was very dry so often loose and rocky. A little recent rain would have been a blessing. Immediately past Barcroft there is a short nasty section. Don't lose heart. It gets better. It is hard to remember all the numbers (not enough oxygen?) but I think you are above 13K before things get really rocky. Sometime after that I felt really challenged on a 29er with 2.3 front and 2.1 rear. Gearing 22X36Good walking/hiking shoes would not be a bad idea if you want to make the peak.
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