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Hwy 243 - Banning Climb

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Hwy 243 - Banning Climb

Hwy 243 - Banning Climb

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    Location: Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Riverside County, California, United States

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    1. Hwy 243 - Banning Climb loop from Banning

    70.1km

    03:56

    1,600m

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

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    2. Hwy 74-243 to Pine Cove Climb – Hwy 243 - Banning Climb loop from Banning

    118km

    05:57

    1,900m

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

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    May 6, 2025

    Climbing Highway 243 from Banning is a long, scenic ascent taking you from the warmer Banning Pass area high into the cool pine and oak forests of the San Jacinto Mountains, finishing right in the mountain community of Pine Cove. You'll journey upwards for approximately 20 miles, gaining nearly 4,000 ft to reach Pine Cove around 6,200 ft elevation. Prepare for a major endurance effort featuring long, sustained climbing sections – while the overall average is around 4%, with the steepest pitches hitting 8-10%. Enjoy the changing scenery with views north towards San Gorgonio peak as you leave the desert behind.

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      Distance 32.9 km

      Uphill 1,670 m

      Downhill 460 m

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      Location: Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Riverside County, California, United States

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