Pilot Butte averages out to about 9%.

Happily, it's only about a mile long.
But you're almost 4000 ft above sea level.

Do a few repeats of that and you'll be tres studly, SK !

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This gradient tabulating thing is fun, in a geeky sort of way.

I'll see if I can dig up the gradient data for Sierra Road - I think I managed to do the entire climb once or twice. Don't know if I saved it, tho.

Welch Creek, however, ain't happening.
V, I'd be glad to lend you my computer and you can slog up it as a Public Service.