Moore Hill Rd Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

8.6
PDI
3.1 mi
DISTANCE
1,273 ft
GAINED
7.9 %
AVG. GRADE

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Page Contributor(s): John Summerson, The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike), 2nd Edition.

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“Moore Hill Road is a pleasant Catskills ascent with a grade that will make you work for its dead end top that it shares with Glade Hill Road. A fairly variable grade that includes double digit sections will wear on you and most of the ascent is through thick woods with a somewhat isolated feel. The grade eases as you approach the obvious top. Moore Hill Road is a bit of an easier descent than very steep Glade Hill Road as well.” (This quote is provided with the approval of John Summerson from his book, The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike) in the Northeast, pg. 140.)

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Difficulty: Moderate
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Mar 25, 2021
difficulty: Moderate
scenery: 3
traffic: 4
road: 4
Mar 25, 2021
scenery: 3
traffic: 4
road: 4
Not super steep but solid overall, Moore Hill Road is a stair step hill in pleasant and shaded surroundings and a quick descent. Many climbing opportunities in this area as well.
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CLIMB SUMMARY

Cycling Moore Hill

Ride 3.1 miles gaining 1,258’ at 7.8% average grade.

This is a peaceful climb in the Catskill Mountains.  While not exceptionally difficult, it ranks #10 on the New York Top 10 Most Difficult Bike Climbs list.

“Moore Hill Road is a pleasant Catskills ascent with a grade that will make you work for its dead end top that it shares with Glade Hill Road.  A fairly variable grade that includes double digit grade sections will wear on you and most the ascent is through thick woods with a somewhat isolated feel.  The grade eases as you approach the obvious top.  Moore Hill Road is a bit of an easier descent than very steep Glade Hill Road as well.”  (This quote is provided with the approval of John Summerson from his book, The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike), 2nd Edition, pg. 81.)

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The climb finishes at the same location as NY #3 Glade Hill Climb finish.

GLADE HILL

Cycling Glade Hill Road, Grahamsville, New York - stone gazebo in a green space

Cycling Glade Hill -- a brutal New York State bike climb!

Ride 1.9 miles gaining 1,261’ at 12.4% averager grade.

This is the steepest mile in New York State at 13.5%.

Cycling Glade Hill Road, Grahamsville, New York - photo collage, PJAMM Cycling logo in corner, bike parked in front of various old and country buildings, one-lane country roads