Originally Posted by bmc_rider

I rode up it at the end of July starting from the main gates since I got a late start and wanted to be back down well before dark. While driving up to the gates I noticed how rough the road going up to it was which wouldn't make for a fun fast return. Even the road on the mountain isn't the best in spots with small compressions in the pavement you have to watch for.

Its 8 miles from the hwy junction and 5 miles from the gate. I took 46 minutes which was my first time and didn't want to kill my self early. I think I could have done sub 45 now knowing how hard the climb actually is.