White Bird Grade — Attraction in White Bird

Bicycled up this beast in 1982 on my cross country bike trip I took (solo) when I got out of the Navy ! The alternative was a long, long 7% grade up US 95 with trucks and cars galore. There was not 1 car the entire climb, the large amount of switchbacks flattened the grade considerably and could have been accomplished in one long pull if you wanted but the wonderful views beg you not to. The only encounter I had the whole time was when coming around one of the many switchbacks I came upon two horses standing in the road enjoying the shade. They both looked at me as I went by and I’m pretty sure they nodded at me. I had a nice rest and lunch at the top and thoroughly enjoyed the long downhill into an emerald green valley…………It was a wonderful day…….. BTW, you can see the horrific long, steep US 95 in the background of picture 4 in the...

One year ago to the day, I am proud to say, I rode White Bird Hill. I ate the biggest breakfast I could hold, topped off the water bottles and rode. As others have stated correctly, do NOT take 95 as it is a death wish. White Bird Hill may be steep, but when you get tired--stop for a bit. One pedal stroke at a time. It's a drop dead gorgeous ride and one you'll always be proud to have taken. Remember, every...

Best cycle climb ever! This is along the trans-america trail. I rode this on a cool June morning in 2021 with a newly found riding companion, Rob (pictured here). Do not take the alternate route up the...