Guanella Pass 2017

 We cycled up the south side of Guanella Pass today. We parked at the top, cycled 5.5 miles down then turned around and cycled back up to the car. The average gradient is 6%!

The starting point

a quick pic before the climb to the hairpin

Gotta love couples cycling adventures

The hairpin lookout a great rest before the long steep pull out of the hairpin

Yes it is steep!

Even the parking lot is spectacluar

Marianne's Stats

Marianne's Elevation and Speed profile for the ascent portion of the ride

Almost at the hairpin

Almost finished!!!!

Plenty of rest stops needed, perfect for artful photography

Gotta love a successful summit shot

We LOVE this pass, whether you drive, cycle or even hike in the area you will enjoy it.