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Niagara Road Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

24.4
PDI
8.2 mi
DISTANCE
3,457 ft
GAINED
7.6 %
AVG. GRADE
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Page Contributor(s): Damo, Mehama, OR; Eric Weninger

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A scenic climb high in the Oregon Cascades, with panoramic views of Mt. Jefferson at the top.

PJAMM note: The last mile cannot be ridden on a gravel bike, but you can leave your bike and hike to the top where dramatic views await.

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Damo - It is very rough going past the Natural Arch Trailhead at mile 6.4. Note, the Natural Arch is accessible via walking trail at the hairpin at mile 6.4 of the climb - it is roughly at the 4 o'clock position looking north from the hairpin - generally southwest. 

Eric Weininger - there could be some pushing through soft sand on Sand Flats.  

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CLIMB SUMMARY

This climb starts with a brutal double digit, 2-mile ascent through a burned forest. This section of the climb is marked by black stumps, surrounded by the odd burned tree, not yet cut down.

 After the initial two miles, the climb flattensout and enters into a healthy forest.

There are many roads which branch out from the route the PJAMM climb follows and it is most helpful to have the GPX file downloaded onto a garmin beforehand. Additionally, there are many signs along the route which read, “trailhead.” The trailhead in reference is the summit trailhead - one you’ll end up on if you’re climbing the whole enchilada. More on that later.

Before the trailhead, there are a few more very steep sections and the road becomes narrow and rocky. After stair stepping for about 8 miles, you reach the end of the road - but not the end of the climb. There, you’ll find a footpath to the summit.

The footpath is steep - nearly all above 14%- and extremely hazardous, with a large dropoff. Some of the footpath could be considered ‘rideable’ with the right gearing and wide tires for traction (the footpath is comprised of very loose rock.) I was unable to ride most of this footpath on a gravel bike and don’t think it belongs in the ranking. It’s a MTB trail at best, but more of a hiking/climbing trail.

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