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Montezuma Borrego Highway Climb

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Montezuma Borrego Highway Climb

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Wilderness

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

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

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    May 10, 2025

    Get ready for a dramatic and challenging road bike climb up the Montezuma Borrego Highway, also known as Montezuma Valley Road, starting from Borrego Springs. As you tackle the 10-12 miles of climbing, gaining an impressive 3,300 to 3,400 feet at an average gradient around 6% you'll ascend what's often called the "Glass Elevator," the scenery is spectacular. Transforming from the arid Anza-Borrego desert floor with its unique plants to offering expansive, panoramic views of rugged mountains, canyons, and the distant Salton Sea. Be prepared for potentially extreme heat in the warmer months and possible strong winds higher up as you climb towards the cooler elevations and the summit area near Ranchita.

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      Distance 17.4 km

      Uphill 1,180 m

      Downhill 140 m

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      Location: Borrego Springs, San Diego County, California, United States

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