15.9
PDI
11 mi
DISTANCE
2,917 ft
GAINED
5 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
Page Contributor(s): Ben Loftin, Colorado Springs, Colorado
INTRO
This is a moderately long climb out of Fort Collins that has several quarter-mile+ segments in the 10% average grade range. This is a fun climb into a mildly secluded area which has some interesting sites along the way.
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
We've partnered with Sherpa-Map.com to bring you the best route planning tool. With a PRO Membership you can use this climb as a reference when creating your route. 5.5% average grade. 46% of the climb is at 0-5% and 43% is at 5-10% grade. The steepest quarter-mile is 10.9% and steepest mile 8.6%.
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Roadway: This is a two lane county road in good condition with a double yellow stripe and 0 to narrow shoulder.
Traffic: Mild.
Parking: On the side of County Road 52 East just to the west of the start (Map; Street View).
Provisions: None on the route. The closest food and beverages are in Laporte two miles east (Map).
Before heading out on any cycling adventure check out our Things to Bring on a Cycling Trip and use our interactive check list to ensure you don't forget anything.
A nice out and back would be to add Rist Canyon West - 35 miles gaining 5,150' (Map). Also, spend a few minutes riding around Bellvue at the start, it has some interesting sites - see Full Summary.
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sumertiwari
This is my favorite climb I do every weekend. I do a loop from Laporte to Masonville through Ft Collins back to Laporte. Park and start at the Lions Open Space. Bring extra water. There's no water between Laporte and Masonville
kevindf300
Starting in Laporte you bike a few miles west then start climbing. It never ends, around every corner, after every straight, it's up hill. Light road traffic and moderate use by cyclist make it my favorite hill climb in Colorado. Cars anticipate cyclist on the road and are curtious. Bring extra water as there isn't anywhere to stop until you get back.
