Cycling
Gibraltar Rd
Gibraltar Rd
Sections hit 12-15% gradient, not for the faint of heart
Turn left at the summit to reach La Cumbre peak, the area's highest point
Gibraltar Road is Santa Barbara County's most punishing road climb, with gradients that bite at 10% and beyond. Suffer through the switchbacks and you'll earn sweeping ocean views that make every pedal stroke worth it.
They recommend it:
Cycling
Gibraltar Rd
Gibraltar Rd
Sections hit 12-15% gradient, not for the faint of heart
Turn left at the summit to reach La Cumbre peak, the area's highest point
Gibraltar Road is Santa Barbara County's most punishing road climb, with gradients that bite at 10% and beyond. Suffer through the switchbacks and you'll earn sweeping ocean views that make every pedal stroke worth it.
They recommend it:
What are you into?
- Challenging road climb
- Tour of California route
- Epic ocean views
- Pro cyclist KOM segment
- Gibraltar Rd