Name: Sonora Pass Climb West
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Location: Alpine County, California, United States

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1. Sonora Pass – Sonora Pass Climb West loop from Big Trees Village

64.4km

03:46

1,530m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Sonora Pass Road — Highway 108 – Sonora Pass loop from Bridgeport

74.1km

04:40

2,140m

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3. Sonora Pass – Sonora Pass Climb West loop from Big Trees Village

40.5km

02:34

1,180m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Paul_C

May 1, 2025

The Sonora Pass climb from the west is one of California's most formidable and spectacular High Sierra ascents, renowned for its brutally steep upper section. After a long approach climb through forests and canyons, prepare for the final 9 miles / 14.5km starting near Kennedy Meadows; this section averages a steep 7-8% but culminates in incredibly tough ramps and switchbacks far exceeding 15% and reportedly hitting 20-26% near the summit. This climb will challenge you to an intense physical battle requiring your absolute lowest gears at very high altitude 9,624ft. Sonora Pass is seasonally closed due to deep snow in early May, often opening only in June or sometimes even July depending on snowpack.

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Distance 14.7 km

Uphill 1,120 m

Downhill 110 m

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Location: Alpine County, California, United States

Sonora Pass Climb West

1. Sonora Pass – Sonora Pass Climb West loop from Big Trees Village

2. Sonora Pass Road — Highway 108 – Sonora Pass loop from Bridgeport

3. Sonora Pass – Sonora Pass Climb West loop from Big Trees Village

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