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Independence Pass

Cycling Route

Details
45.34 mi
5,262 ft
A challenging climb with views that prove the value. Don't worry, the first climb is the steepest.
Created By
Michael Faas

Route and Elevation

Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
Aspen edge to 6.5 mile independence curved road sign6.57 mi1,043 ft3.0%
Ute Avenue Climb0.35 mi423 ft22.8%
Aspen to Weller7.41 mi1,332 ft3.4%
House to Lincoln Creek9.32 mi1,745 ft3.5%
Robinson to Weller Lake7.38 mi1,309 ft3.3%
House to Lost Man13.15 mi2,369 ft3.4%
Independence Pass from edge of Aspen18.18 mi4,003 ft4.1%
Aspen (Bridge 82) to Independence Ghost Town 10,800 ft14.62 mi2,730 ft3.5%
Colorado 82 Climb0.72 mi272 ft7.2%
82, south out of Aspen1.52 mi427 ft5.3%
Base of climb to Ghost Town11.98 mi2,910 ft4.6%
Independence Pass from Difficult15.50 mi3,701 ft4.5%
Ride The Rockies King of Mountain14.45 mi3,579 ft4.7%
Weller Lake Climb2.57 mi751 ft5.5%
Ride for the Pass Race9.79 mi2,244 ft4.3%
Independence Pass from Banners14.00 mi3,451 ft4.6%
RTR. Independence Pass. Third aid station to top.12.07 mi2,844 ft4.5%
Lincoln Creek2.39 mi669 ft5.3%
CO Rd 23 to Indy Summit9.89 mi2,201 ft4.2%
Highway 82 Climb0.72 mi472 ft12.4%
Independence Summit6.38 mi1,617 ft4.8%
Colorado 82 Climb1.21 mi344 ft5.4%
Highway 82 Climb1.28 mi358 ft5.3%
Colorado 82 Climb1.65 mi338 ft3.9%
5k from independence summit3.05 mi965 ft6.0%
Colorado 82 Climb1.13 mi367 ft6.1%
Independence pass - top cut - final switchback1.86 mi571 ft5.8%
Colorado 82 Climb1.16 mi328 ft5.3%
Last Turn Independence Pass0.31 mi112 ft6.8%
Colorado 82 Climb3.17 mi948 ft5.7%
Independence Pass to Aspen18.88 mi-3,822 ft-3.8%
Independence Descent to Difficult15.37 mi-3,642 ft-4.5%
Independence Pass Descent - Top West1.33 mi-420 ft-6.0%
Colorado 82 Climb0.32 mi308 ft17.7%
Fast Downhill Speed Check - 6.5miles to 2mile3.47 mi-942 ft-5.1%
Difficult Campground to Aspen3.47 mi-187 ft-1.0%