Palomar Mountain
characteristics:
- Suited for road bikes
distance | 20.4 km |
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start height | 274 m |
end height | 1601 m |
highest point | 1601 m |
ascent | 1344 m |
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distance uphill | 19.34 km |
average ascent percentage | 6.9 % |
maximum ascent percentage | 24.4 % |
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The climb to the top of Palomar Mountain Road is 12.5 miles if you start in Pauma Valley on State Route 76. The ascent starts on SR 76 just west of Valley Center Road. The climb is made up of two distinct sections. The first section on SR 76 is 5.8 miles and the second section on Palomar Mountain Road is 6.8 miles. Palomar Mountain Road is also known as South Grade Road. There is a flat section of approximately 1/2 mile between the sections. The climb on Palomar Mountain Road is often compared to Alpe dHuez. Both have 21or so switchbacks and the mountains are similar in elevation. Palomar has more pine trees at the top, but there are no Alpine glaciers nearby. Alpe dHuez is a bit longer and much steeper. However for Southern California standards, this is one of the best climbs around.address
start point | 15730-15824 State Highway 76, Pauma Valley, CA 92061, USA |
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end point | 21538-21544 County Highway S7, Cleveland National Forest, Pauma Valley, CA 92061, USA |
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