Climbing Lincoln Gap West, VT by bike

United States Vermont Lincoln Gap West

Lincoln Gap West Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

3.3

FIETS

3.6 mi

DISTANCE

1,433 ft

GAINED

ELEVATION GAINED

7.7 %

AVG. GRADE

AVG. GRADIENT

FULL CLIMB STATS

INTRO

This climb is ranked #7 on the Vermont Top Bike Climbs list and has the second steepest half-mile in the state after Lincoln Gap East. The ride is very peaceful, initially past open fields and then surrounded by forest as the climb becomes gradually steeper until it reaches insanity for the last half mile.

Secret tip: look under the bridge at the start of the climb - photo.

Lincoln Gap is all about UP, on both sides. The average grade of the climb is 7.7% but do not let that modest average lull you into a sense of complacency as you move up the hill. You will be tested on this climb - 18% is in the 10-15% range, and 11% is at 15-20%. Although the map does not pick this up, the grade reaches 26% (I am quite proud of myself having been able to balance my bike at 2.3 mph to take a photo of my Garmin reading 26%). The steepest quarter-mile is 16.9%.

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Roadway: Narrow two lane road in good condition with no shoulder.

Traffic: Mild - not a problem.

Parking: I parked in Warren and did this climb as an out and back with Lincoln Gap East. But there is parking on the side of the road near the start of this climb - Map.

Provisions: None on the route - there is a store in Lincoln one mile north (Map), and in Warren eight miles west (Map).

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There are several climbs in the area - see the Routes in Area Tool. There are a few quaint places to stay in the area. If your cycling plans have you staying for a longer visit, there are many great condo and villa rentals in this popular ski area.