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paulj
Jun 25, 2022Explorer II
My memory of 93, is that the climb to Vermillion Pass from the east is long and straight, which may makes it's apparent grade more significant. Then a gentle run through the Kootenay River valley, and other grade of the ridge to the Columbia river valley. That passes the hot springs resort, goes through a narrow canyon, and then a relatively steep straight grade to 95.
On streetview I see a 11% down grade sign near the hot springs.
Crowsnest is reputedly the lowest pass across the Rockies. Grades aren't particularly noticeable in either direction - when not towing anything. The summit itself is a set of lakes. Last time I took 22 north, rather than 2. That's closer to the foothills, but no real grades.
ON GMaps, Crowsnest is 1400m, while towns on either side are 1200.
On GMaps, I like to check a route with the bike mode. It shows elevations.
On streetview I see a 11% down grade sign near the hot springs.
Crowsnest is reputedly the lowest pass across the Rockies. Grades aren't particularly noticeable in either direction - when not towing anything. The summit itself is a set of lakes. Last time I took 22 north, rather than 2. That's closer to the foothills, but no real grades.
ON GMaps, Crowsnest is 1400m, while towns on either side are 1200.
On GMaps, I like to check a route with the bike mode. It shows elevations.
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