Cols du Calistoga
8 climbs within 8 miles of Calistoga totalling 12K feet across 40 miles! None of these climbs are part of Saturday’s 20-, 47- and 76-mile routes, so a lot of new scenic and challenging climbs for you to explore on Sunday.
| Col # / Name | Elevation Gain (feet) | Distance (miles) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Kortum / Fetcher | 1,312 | 4.2 | Straight out of downtown Calistoga. 15%+ grades, valley & Mt St Helena views, 1/2 mile gravel section in the middle, first part newly paved, few cars |
| #2 Diamond Mountain | 1,427 | 3.5 | Redwood lined, valley & Mt St Helena views, newly paved, few cars Ride it with Sean Bennett on Sunday! |
| #3 Diamond Mt. S. Fork | 1,294 | 3.0 | Shares first 2 miles with #2, then forks with steep grades and valley views, few cars |
| #4 Old Lawley Toll Rd | 1,051 | 6.9 | Epic views of the Palisades and Mt St Helena, newly paved, few cars Ride it with Sean Bennett on Sunday! |
| #5 Ida Clayton Rd | 2,373 | 8.0 | Epic views of Knights Valley, newly paved, few cars |
| #6 Franz Valley | 1,177 | 6.4 | Two climbs with rolling hills in between, few cars, nicely paved |
| #7 Spring Mountain Rd | 1,736 | 4.7 | Challenging climb, can be busy, stunning views |
| #8 Howell Mountain | 1,788 | 8.6 | The 1.7 miles of Deer Park Rd can be busy and pavement is not in great condition. Connects to tranquil Ink Grade Rd and steep Howell Mt road, which can be used to extend climbing another 1,100′. |