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Sonora Pass Climb West – Sonora Pass loop from Welcome to Columns of the Giants

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
Tuolumne County

Sonora Pass Climb West – Sonora Pass loop from Welcome to Columns of the Giants

Hard

3.0

(3)

52

riders

Sonora Pass Climb West – Sonora Pass loop from Welcome to Columns of the Giants

02:35

40.7km

1,180m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 39 m for 20.5 km

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

After 20.7 km for 20.0 km

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

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Parking

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5.56 km

Sonora Pass Climb West

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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 …

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20.2 km

Sonora Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Sonora Pass is the 2nd highest pass through the Sierra, behind Yosemite's Tioga Pass. The Pacific Crest Trail crosses here and is a popular place for hiking. Just to the …

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20.5 km

Sonora Pass Trailhead at PCT

Highlight • Trail

Sonora Pass is a significant location on the Pacific Crest Trail since it kind of marks the end of the Sierras if you hike northbound. A new section of trail …

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33.4 km

Rock Gate

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stunning cut in the towering rocks on both sides of the Sonora Pass road above Kennedy Meadow.

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40.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.4 km

254 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.4 km

147 m

132 m

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