Onion Valley Road is known as one of the toughest climbs in California. In fact, Bicycle Magazine ranked it #3 in "The 30 Hardest Hill Climbs in the World". It's incredibly beautiful and has light traffic. The road has an elevation gain of 5,323 feet in just over 13 miles. The climb ends at the Kearsarge Pass trailhead, where you will find running water and vault toilets.

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Distance 1.99 km

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 170 m

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Location: Inyo County, California, United States

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