Hardscrabble Pass
Wetmore, Colorado, USA
Hardscrabble Pass
Distance: 27.95 km
Elevation Gain: 930 m
Elevation Loss: 99 m
Difficulty:
548 (Moderate)
FIETS Index: 3.23 FIETS
Avg Grade: 3.55 %
Max cat climb: HC
Min elevation: 1858 m
Max elevation: 2769 m
Ride Category:
Climb
Hardscrabble Pass is a scenic mountain pass located in the Wet Mountains of Colorado, approximately 30 minutes from Westcliffe. It’s well-known for its stunning views and diverse outdoor activities, including hiking, rock climbing, and cycling. For cyclists, the pass offers a challenging ride with beautiful landscapes. The route can be demanding due to its elevation gain and terrain, making it suitable for experienced riders looking for a mix of adventure and breathtaking scenery.
| Rank | Rider | Date | Time | Power | W/kg | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Silvano Turati | Mar 29, 2025 | 01:06:00 | 225 W | 4.59 w/kg | 25.43 km/h |
| 🥈 | Des Garrett | Mar 18, 2019 | 01:06:53 | 337 W | 3.68 w/kg | 25.09 km/h |
| 🥉 | sebastien rebeyrolles | Nov 23, 2025 | 01:07:02 | 277 W | 3.96 w/kg | 25.03 km/h |
| 4 | Tom Smeets | Mar 06, 2019 | 01:09:15 | 274 W | 3.75 w/kg | 24.23 km/h |
| 5 | Tigo Star | Feb 19, 2019 | 01:10:36 | 285 W | 3.61 w/kg | 23.77 km/h |
| 6 | Douglas Forer | Oct 25, 2025 | 01:14:21 | 273 W | 3.29 w/kg | 22.57 km/h |
| 7 | Jacob Stang | Mar 24, 2025 | 01:14:40 | 231 W | 3.30 w/kg | 22.47 km/h |
| 8 | Volker Scheid | Mar 18, 2025 | 01:15:05 | 231 W | 3.40 w/kg | 22.35 km/h |
| 9 | Юрий Ермолаев | Jun 01, 2025 | 01:15:53 | 233 W | 3.24 w/kg | 22.11 km/h |
| 10 | Gunnar Tojren | Apr 20, 2025 | 01:16:10 | 244 W | 3.17 w/kg | 22.03 km/h |
| 11 | Martin Budd | Jun 16, 2019 | 01:16:22 | 232 W | 3.24 w/kg | 21.97 km/h |
| 12 | Chris | Mar 18, 2025 | 01:18:20 | 223 W | 2.98 w/kg | 21.42 km/h |
| 13 | Rainer Klee | Apr 30, 2025 | 01:18:35 | 251 W | 2.97 w/kg | 21.35 km/h |
| 14 | Jörg Schädlich | Jan 30, 2026 | 01:21:20 | 211 W | 2.97 w/kg | 20.63 km/h |
| 15 | Fabio Zanirato | Mar 17, 2025 | 01:21:43 | 175 W | 3.13 w/kg | 20.54 km/h |
| 16 | jerome limosin | Mar 19, 2025 | 01:21:46 | 205 W | 2.89 w/kg | 20.52 km/h |
| 17 | Artur Chmielewski | Apr 12, 2021 | 01:22:16 | 179 W | 3.14 w/kg | 20.40 km/h |
| 18 | Leon Zupancic | Mar 26, 2025 | 01:24:57 | 196 W | 2.80 w/kg | 19.75 km/h |
| 19 | Thomas Beich | May 22, 2025 | 01:26:05 | 204 W | 2.68 w/kg | 19.49 km/h |
| 20 | Jan Theron | Jun 28, 2024 | 01:26:58 | 190 W | 2.71 w/kg | 19.30 km/h |
| 21 | Ralph Schumann | Mar 23, 2025 | 01:27:03 | 189 W | 2.82 w/kg | 19.28 km/h |
| 22 | Sławek Bikeman | Jan 21, 2021 | 01:27:07 | 217 W | 2.71 w/kg | 19.26 km/h |
| 23 | filip degryse | Mar 21, 2025 | 01:30:32 | 209 W | 2.49 w/kg | 18.54 km/h |
| 24 | Manfred Schwarz | Mar 18, 2025 | 01:30:49 | 175 W | 2.65 w/kg | 18.48 km/h |
| 25 | Andrew Mawby | Nov 26, 2025 | 01:31:10 | 189 W | 2.52 w/kg | 18.41 km/h |
| 26 | AWG | Mar 21, 2025 | 01:31:47 | 180 W | 2.50 w/kg | 18.28 km/h |
| 27 | J F | Mar 21, 2025 | 01:32:07 | 209 W | 2.38 w/kg | 18.22 km/h |
| 28 | JJosef Kluson | Sep 26, 2025 | 01:32:38 | 182 W | 2.43 w/kg | 18.12 km/h |
| 29 | Michael Novich | Apr 27, 2025 | 01:33:42 | 243 W | 2.28 w/kg | 17.91 km/h |
| 30 | Roman Mospan | Mar 19, 2025 | 01:34:24 | 180 W | 2.43 w/kg | 17.78 km/h |
| 31 | Jean-Pierre Santa-Maria | Apr 06, 2025 | 01:37:06 | 182 W | 2.28 w/kg | 17.28 km/h |
| 32 | John Gaasbeek | Jun 05, 2025 | 01:37:06 | 205 W | 2.23 w/kg | 17.28 km/h |
| 33 | Frederik Vanrietvelde | Mar 21, 2025 | 01:38:44 | 159 W | 2.27 w/kg | 17.00 km/h |
| 34 | Hans Petiet | Jun 12, 2019 | 01:39:01 | 165 W | 2.29 w/kg | 16.95 km/h |
| 35 | Lucile CHAZAUX | Sep 01, 2025 | 01:39:04 | 168 W | 2.33 w/kg | 16.94 km/h |
| 36 | Rik Lukey | Mar 19, 2025 | 01:39:59 | 159 W | 2.34 w/kg | 16.78 km/h |
| 37 | Jean-Luc Olives | Apr 26, 2025 | 01:41:51 | 152 W | 2.27 w/kg | 16.48 km/h |
| 38 | David Martínez Soto | Mar 22, 2025 | 01:42:26 | 151 W | 2.22 w/kg | 16.38 km/h |
| 39 | Mark Rose | Aug 02, 2025 | 01:42:54 | 174 W | 2.10 w/kg | 16.31 km/h |
| 40 | Maurizio Gaudino | Mar 17, 2025 | 01:44:05 | 164 W | 2.05 w/kg | 16.12 km/h |
| 41 | Markus Geiger | Mar 19, 2025 | 01:46:16 | 160 W | 2.05 w/kg | 15.79 km/h |
| 42 | michel delamarre | Dec 18, 2025 | 01:46:33 | 179 W | 2.16 w/kg | 15.75 km/h |
| 43 | Andrius LAURINAVICIUS | Apr 19, 2025 | 01:46:54 | 158 W | 1.99 w/kg | 15.70 km/h |
| 44 | Mike 8008 | Jan 06, 2026 | 01:48:44 | 142 W | 2.06 w/kg | 15.43 km/h |
| 45 | Ron Keshtacher | Mar 22, 2025 | 01:49:56 | 166 W | 1.93 w/kg | 15.26 km/h |
| 46 | W van Koetsveld | Oct 16, 2025 | 01:58:45 | 134 W | 1.79 w/kg | 14.13 km/h |
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