Climbs

Schoharie County Climbs For the truly dedictated.
Climbing - How steep is steep? This is a very good question, and the answer differs from rider to rider, and from season to season. What follows are some general guidelines. 0-1% - False flat. You may not slow down, but your heart rate will increase to maintain speed. 2-4% - Uphill. You're slowing some, but gearing down keeps you in a comfortable cadence. 4% may put lesser riders in the little ring, but faster riders are still in the big ring. 5-7% - Climb. In the spring these climbs may have you hurting, especially at the end of the ride. They'll still get your attention at mid-season, but you're going faster. For new riders and novices these climbs may be their limit until they build fitness. These are high-cadence, tempo climbs for experienced riders. 8-11% - Steep. As climbs approach double digit grades pain seems to increase exponentially. New riders and novices can manage these in small bites, but these climbs are particularly difficult until they build fitness. Everyone is in the little ring, or even the "granny gear", by now. Strong riders are still riding 10-15+ mph, but don't be fooled, they're feeling it. Don't be discouraged if you're slogging up at 6 mph. We've all been there. This is the steepest you'll ever see a NYS highway (there are exceptions, of course). Town and county roads . . . that's different. 12-15% - Steeper. Predominently town and county roads. These grades usually represent the steepest pitches in longer climbs. That means you're giving it all here, and collecting yourself when the climb "moderates" to 8%. Getting out of the saddle may be mandatory, where on lesser grades you could stay seated. Shorter climbs may be entirely in this range and may be harder to scale than longer climbs at lesser grades. 16+% - WALL. With capital letters. Greenbush Hill Rd. may have the longest, paved 20% grade in the County, but that is rare. Most 20+% grades, thankfully, come in small bites, but quickly take their toll. And, paved, 20+% grades are rare in Schoharie County. Average Grade means something completely different. For example, Pine Hill only averages 6%, but the locals consider it one of the harder climbs, because of its difficult, middle section. Richmondville Hill only averages 6.44%, but hits about 10% near the top when you're most tired . . . and it's 3 miles long. In contrast, Settles Mtn. from Rt. 10/Elm St. averages 10%, but is less than a mile long and has 20% pitches. Which is harder? Richmondville Hill or Settles Mtn.? There is precious little flat riding in Schoharie County, so embrace the hills and enjoy the climbs. Like one cyclist said, "A fast descent is the price you have to pay to enjoy a long, grueling climb."
What follows is an incomplete list with stats and commentary of the the more noteable hills and climbs in Schoharie County. This is a work in progress., and some hills from southern Schoharie County are not yet included. If you are wondering how Schoharie County climbs rate against the rest of NYS check out this list of Catagorized Climbs in MS Excel format. The method of catagorization is MY mathmatical formula based on average grade and length of the climb. It does not factor in the steepest sections. The whole method is flawed in any number of ways, but it's a fun exercise. The list is by no means complete. If you have a climb you'd like added to the list, please e-mail the name of the climb, location, names of roads and streets and I'll try to get to it. If it's dirt, please mention, as many steep, dirt climbs are not reasonably climbed with a road bike. If you would like to comment on the ratings, do so. I'll try to include them on the site. Please state where your from and whether you want to be annonymously listed. Contact. No foul language please, and keep your negative responses somewhat civilized.
Breakabeen Climbs	Elevation Gain	Length	Average Grade	Difficulty	Comments
Clauverwie	259 ft.	.7 miles	7.4%	*******	Breakabeen is a little hamlet seven miles south of Middleburgh on Rt. 30 - actually, just off Rt. 30. Clauverwie heads east from the hamlet. The climb is a steady 7-8% and is part of a nice loop from Middleburgh, down Rt. 30, and returning via Clauverwie.
Central Bridge Climbs	Elevation Gain	Length	Average Grade	Difficulty	Comments
Rt. 7/Oak Hill	630 ft.	2.8 miles	4.27%	*******	The perfect tempo climb. Steepest pitch is 10% near the top, but lower portions are 3-4%. Begin the climb at Rt. 7 bridge over the Schoharie Creek in Central Bridge and climb east on Rt. 7. The summit is just beyond Rt. 30 intersection.
Pine Hill	425 ft.	1.33 miles	6.06%	********	Don't be fooled by the 6% average grade. The middle section points up from 10 to 16% for 1/2 mile and the upper reaches occilate from 5-8%. The climb begins at the beginning of Pine Hill/Caverns Rd. just off Rt. 30a, north of Rt. 7 in Central Bridge. The 1/4 mile long access road is called State St. The 'Doc' Reilly Road Race uses Pine Hill for its main descent. If you ride it down, watch out for the stop sign and 'T' at the bottom.
Sanitarium Rd. From Zicha Rd.	478 ft.	2.0 miles	4.5%	**	There are a number of climbs up Oak Hill, but this is the most reasonable. The grade is steady from beginning to end and there is nothing remarkable along the way. It comes out on Rt. 30 just short of Oak Hill's high point.
Cobleskill Climbs	Elevation Gain	Length	Average Grade	Difficulty	Comments
Settles Mtn. Rd. from Elm St.	465 ft.	.9 miles	10.2%	*****	Settles Mtn.. from Elm St. in Cobleskill is relentless. Pointing up at 20% at times, with no place to recover it is very difficult. If you continue on over to Rt. 145 and Lawyersville, you run out of pavement. Careful. The unpaved descent on the back side is tricky with narrow, road-bike tires.
Greenbush Hill Rd.	658 ft.	1.3 miles	9.6%	*****	Go south from Mineral Springs Rd. on Greenbush Hill Rd. and you'll find one of the most difficult climbs in Schoharie County. The climb doesn't begin at Mineral Springs Rd, though there's a steep 200 ft. rise immediately from Mineral Springs Rd. The climb begins after a short descent to the Cobleskill reservoir. The pitch is steep almost immediately. And, don't worry after the 20% grades there is always a 15% pitch on which to recover. The climb ends at the intersection of Greenbush Rd. Road quality is marginal, though it's paved. Bear right at the top, and another right a mile later and descend via West Fulton Rd.
South Grand/Rt. 145	150 ft.	.5 miles	5.6%	**	The climb north from the Village of Cobleskill on Rt. 145/South Grand St. is noticeable, if not epic. The stats don't disclose the 10+% pitch half way up. It ends quickly enough, just past the intersection with Quarry St.
Wetsel Hollow/Terrace Mtn. Rd.	700 ft.	1.7 miles	7.8%	*****	The climb begins where Wetsel Hollow starts from Rt. 7 at the red light just east from the Rts. 7/145 intersection. It climbs 480 ft. in 1.2 miles for an average grade of 7.6%, but before intersecting with Terrace Mtn Rd. (formerly Sunnyside Rd.) Go left on Terrace Mtn.. Rd. where you'll soon discover what is locally known as "The Wall" - 22% straight up. This is a hard climb. The descent down the back side to Schoharie is very pleasant, though.
Grovenors Corners Rd. from Barnerville Rd.	198 ft.	.56 miles	6.9%	*******	This is a nasty little climb which was recently made slightly easier by the Schoharie County Hwy. Department. The climb begins right off Barnerville Rd. and winds up to a hairpin corner near the top of the first section. The grade hits 11%, but the corner and narrowness of the road make it . . . interesting. Once you've negotiated the hairpin corner, the road continues up at a moderate grade to the intersection with Grovenors Corners Rd.
Little York Rd.	129 ft.	.25 miles	10.4%	********	This is a short climb, unless you actually have to ride it. Then it becomes a long quarter mile. To get to the 8% grade you first have to endure a 15% stretch. Just keep telling yourself that it's not *that* long.
Myers Road	180 ft.	.4 miles	9.7%	********	Short? Yes. Steep. Yes. Myers Road runs between Barnerville Road and Sagendorf Corners Road outside of Cobleskill. Most of the climb is at 15%. The climb feels like it's vertical, though. Mercifully, it's less than a 1/2 mile long.
Rt. 7/MOSA Hill	180 ft.	.7 miles	5.1%	**	The climb is located on Rt. 7 just east of the Rt. 145 intersection east of Cobleskill. Known as the MOSA hill for the MOSA waste managment facility whose driveway enters the hill about halfway up. The hill is straight with a steady grade. It's most notable feature is the wide shoulder. Purely a tempo climb with no difficult sections.
School Hill Rd. from Hubb Shutts Rd.	139 ft.	.4 miles	6.6%	*******	School Hill Rd. runs east and west and connects Lamont District Rd. to Hubb Shutts. Ignore the average grade, because the wall coming off Hubb Shutts hits 19% and has a fairly extended portion at 10-15%. This short climb will force you to stand up to power over it.
Caverns Rd. Climb	366 ft.	1.4 miles	4.9%	********	Caverns Rd. turns north off Rt. 7 east of the Rt. 145 intersection in Howes Cave. The climb begins .8 mi. from Rt. 7 at the bridge by the Caverns Creek Grist Mill. The climb comes in gentle waves at first as it passes the Iroquois Indian Museum and Howe Caverns. Flat spots and dips reduce the pain for a bit. A dip past Howe Cavern's driveway leads to the base of a particularly nasty 15+% pitch. This is the main climb for the 'Doc' Reilly Road Race.
Esperance Climbs	Elevation Gain	Length	Average Grade	Difficulty	Comments
Rt. 20 East from bridge	509 ft.	2.5 miles	3.9%	*******	From the bridge over the Schoharie Creek in Esperance the climb runs east on US 20. The grade never gets worse than 8-9%, and is interrupted by a flat section at 1.25 miles. After the flat spot it heads upwards at 6-7% for the duration of the climb. As with most Rt. 20 climbs, what is lacking in grade is made up for in distance.
Conover Rd./Church St. from Rt. 20	644 ft.	2.4 miles	5.1%	*****	If you're in Esperance, Church St. heads north from Rt. 20. When you leave the village limits it becomes Conover Rd. This climb is a long slog, punctated by an 18% ramp on a difficult left-hand corner. Take out the steepest section and it's largely a tempo climb. However, you can't do that, so the ramp becomes the major obstacle. Once on top you'll probably find a stiff west wind in your face. Continue on to the junction with NYS Rt. 30A.
State Rt. 30 N from Rt. 20	659 ft.	4 miles	3.1%	*******	This is not a steep climb. The worst parts are no more that 6%. The average grade is a little deceptive, because of a small descent about mid-way, before heading up again. However, it's 4 miles in length is unique, and you will be glad to top off. The rest of the ride to Amsterdam is beautiful and very pleasant - and downhill.
Middleburgh Climbs	Elevation Gain	Length	Average Grade	Difficulty	Comments
Cotton Hill	1,178 ft.	2.9 miles	7.7%	*****	Three miles uphill with virtually no moderation with extended periods of double-digit grades, Cotton Hill is probably the toughest paved climb in Schoharie County. The steepest pitches hit 20%. Cotton Hill turns northeast off Rt. 145 just south of the village of Middleburgh.
Rt. 145 North	475 ft.	1.6 miles	5.8%	*******	Heading north on Rt. 145 from Middleburgh brings you to a climb that will get your attention. The state highway goes to 3 lanes for the duration. Because it is a state road the grade never gets more than 7%, but it does so for a noticeable distantce. A couple of lesser grades gives you a chance to recover.
Ecker Hollow from Rt. 145	400 ft.	1.3 miles	5.9%	*******	Ecker Hollow intersect Rt. 145 north of Middleburgh where Rt. 145 turns to 3 lanes, and rejoins Rt. 145 on the Cobleskill side of the mountain some miles up the road. Ecker Hollow is an alternative to Rt. 145 when riding between Cobleskill and Middleburgh. The climb from Rt. 145 from the Middleburgh side is daunting. An extended 15% pitch makes this otherwise moderate climb painful.
Huntersland Road	276 ft.	.7 miles	7.9%	*******	Huntersland Rd. turns off Rt. 145 just south of the village of Middleburgh, right after, and within sight of Cotton Hill. Like many Schoharie County climbs, what it lacks in distance it make up for in steepness. A short, flat section 1/2 way up keeps the average grade below 8%, but all the climbing is 8% or greater with stretches in the double digits.
Richmondville Climbs	Elevation Gain	Length	Average Grade	Difficulty	Comments
Richmondville Hill - Rt. 10	1,020 ft.	3 miles.	6.44%	*****	From Rt. 7/Rt. 10 intersection head up and south until you cry, "medic!" The lower 1.5 miles is pure tempo, but above the grade kicks up to 5%, then 8% then 10%. It feels like it's never going to end. There are certainly more challenging and difficult climbs in Schoharie County, but this has to be among the top 10 based on length, elevation gain and that the steepest pitches come in the last 1/2 mile.
Rt. 7 West of Richmondville	645 ft.	4.8 miles	2.6%	*******	This is not a difficult climb, but if your ride takes you towards Oneonta you will have to negotiate it. There are several dips along the way and the steepest points rarely exceed 7%. The climb begins in the Village of Richmondville and ends at the railroad bridge just after the Otsego County line.
Ploss Rd.	680 ft.	1.9 miles	7.0%	********	Ploss Rd. turns south off Rt. 10 about one mile east of the Rt. 10/7 intersection at I-88 exit 20. The grade starts at 8% from Rt. 7 and increases to 13% at around the .8 mile mark. After a moderation of sorts, it kicks up to 13% to finish the climb. If you go on over the hill you join the Richmondville Hill/Rt. 10 climb at the halfway point. Ploss Rd. is also a great descent to hone your technical descending skills.
Franzen Rd.	637 ft.	1.2 miles	10.5%	*****	Franzen Rd. turns south off NYS Rt. 10 west of the Village of Richmondville, right where Rt. 7 goes under I-88. Franzen Road's double-digit average grade is impressive. The climb hits you hard with 10% grades right from the bottom, follow with a 15-16% ramp before briefly moderating to a single digit grade. Be prepared, however, as the next pitch is a wall of 20%, or more. If you recover, you can tackle the next 15% ramp, which moderates just before the top. Franzen is easily one of the toughest climbs in the county, not for its length, but, rather, for it's unrelenting grade.
Beards Hollow	1,251 ft.	5 miles	4.8%	*****	Beards Hollow is an alternative to Rt. 10 to Summit. It leaves Rt. 7 just west of the Cobleskill-Richmondville High School (and is also the approach to Cross Hill) and heads up one of the many beautiful Schoharie County hollows. As is frequently the case, the climb starts moderately as it winds past old farms gaining only 400 ft. in 3 miles. However, after a half-mile of level the road turns up with anger gaining 800 ft. in only 1.5 miles and averaging 10%.
Warnerville Hill	1,035 ft.	3 miles	6.5%	*****	Beginning at the blinking yellow light on Rt. 7 in Warnerville, the hill runs 3 miles up with no recovery to be found until you near the top. Don't be fooled by the 6.5% grade. This climb throws in extended 10% pitches one after another, and must be considered one of the harder climbs.
Cross Hill Rd.	981 ft.	2.3 miles	8.2%	*****	Yup. 8.2% average for 2.3 miles. The climb begins where Cross Hill Rd. branches left off Beards Hollow Rd. Beards Hollow begins at Rt. 7, just west of the Cobleskill-Richmondville high school. The bottom half is roughly paved, but is rideable, which makes the climb even more epic. Continue over the top and bear left on Dodge Lodge Rd., which will take you to the top of Warnerville Hill for the descent. The climb is relentless with a mile varying between 15% and 20%. There is one flat section at 1.5 miles, but it leads to another 15% pitch.
Brooker Hollow from Rt. 7	363 ft.	1.3 miles	5.4%	*******	Technically, this climb begins in Otsego County, but ends in Schoharie County. Brooker Hollow turns south off Rt. 7 just east of East Worcester and runs up and over a col before descending into the village of Richmondville. The climb isn't the hardest as nearly every 10% pitch is followed by a moderate or level section. With it's return to Richmondville, it makes for a nice loop.
Schoharie Climbs	Elevation Gain	Length	Average Grade	Difficulty	Comments
Rickard Hill	378 ft.	.9 miles	7.7%	*******	Rickard Hill Rd. goes up from Main St. in Schoharie by the Mobil conveniece store. It begins with a nasty ramp with a double-digit grade, before quickly moderating. The grade stays fairly consistent, around 7-8%, as it wanders around the stone quarry.
Rt. 30/Oak Hill	561 ft.	1.9 miles	5.7%	********	The Rt. 30 climb heads north from Rt. 30a just north of Schoharie and climbs the southwest side of Oak Hill and climbs to the junction with Rt. 7 and the Oak Hill climb from the west. Rt. 30 has a mile at 10-11%, making it particularly painful. It levels near the top before kicking up twice more to 7%.
Schoharie Hill Rd.	545 ft.	1.3 miles	7.9%	********	The Schoharie Hill climb begins at the end of Bridge St.where it crosses the Schoharie Creek. The climb bears left, then right up a steep semi-switchback before turning into a steady, painful stretch. It's 1.3 mile length is deceptive, as it seems longer. Also, this is the main corridor between Cobleskill and Schoharie, so traffic can be noticeable at times. Schoharie Hill Rd. is one of 3 major climbs up and around Terrace Mountain. The others are Wetsel Hollow/Terrace Mtn. Rd.. from the Cobleskill side and the Terrace Mtn. Rd.. climb which bears right after the Schoharie Creek bridge (see next).
Terrace Mtn. Rd. from Schoharie	784 ft.	2.2 miles	6.6%	*****	The climb begins at the Bridge St. bridge over the Schoharie Creek in Schoharie. 1/4 mile from the bridge Terrace Mtn. Rd. is a right turn and the road heads relentlessly upwards for 2 1/4 miles. There are at least 3 pitches of 12-18% along the way, but each is followed by a lesser grade to recover on. You can loop back to Schoharie by descending down Schoharie Hill Rd.
Stony Brook Rd.	650 ft.	2.5 miles	5.0%	*******	Stony Brook runs east of State Rt. 30 just south of Schoharie (left turn coming from Schoharie). The first half of the ride is pure tempo climbing, and doesn't seem bad at all. At 1.1 mi. you reach Coby Rd., which bears left. You can shorten the climb by 100 ft. turning here, but most will continue up Stony Brook. Soon after Coby Rd. there is a short flat spot to recover on before heading up for the balance of the climb at double-digit grades to 15%. Right near the top is a sharp left, after which you soon top off. The views of the Schoharie Valley are particularly sweet up here. Take them in as you recover.
Barton Hill	566 ft.	1.9 miles	5.8%	********	Barton Hill turns off Rt. 30/30A just north of the Rt. 443/Rt. 30 intersection. It's steep first half is tempered by more moderate climbing later. Count on double digit grades for the first 3/4 mi. and get the worst of the suffering over.
Seward Climbs				Difficulty
Clove Rd.	543 ft.	1.3 miles	8.2%	*****	Clove Rd. turns west off Rt. 10 in Hyndsville, north of Cobleskill. After meandering down a picturesqe valley you come to the Clove. There is no where to hide on The Clove. The hill starts steep, gets steeper, moderates to steep and then gets even steeper yet again. It finishes . . . steep. You'll probably find yourself out of the saddle more than once. Two of the steepest pitches are 15-20%. A left turn at the end (after a short descent) will bring you down West Richmondville Rd. to State Rt. 7.
Lawyersville Rd.	160 ft.	.6 miles	5.2%	**	Lawyersville Rd. is the first right turn, east, off State Rt. 10 north of Hyndsville. It climbs smartly from Rt. 10 at 7-8%, but never worse before moderating near the top.
Rt. 10, North of Rt. 165 Jct.	150 ft.	.42 miles	6.8%	*******	Head north on Rt. 10 from Cobleskill, pass through the hamlets of Hyndsville and Janesville and the intersection with State Rt. 165 and you'll come to this unnamed rise. It is easily the most significant obstacle on your way to Sharon Springs from Cobleskill. Buried in the stats is a 10-12% ramp that always seems worse than it is.
W. Richmondville Rd.	561 ft.	2.1 miles	5.0%	*******	The West Richmondville Rd. runs south from Rt. 165 in Dorloo to Rt. 7 in West Richmondville. The climb from Dorloo begins about a mile south of Dorloo and runs just over 2 miles to the junction with Clove Rd. The first mile is easy gaining about 150 ft. through rolling terrain before hitting a 10% ramp for the last mile. From either direction this is a beautiful and remote road.
Gardenersville Rd. west of Loonenbergh Turnpike	169 ft.	.3 miles	10%	*******	Turn east on Gardenersville Rd. from NYS Rt. 10 you will immediately go UP. This is not that climb. Continue for another 1/4 mile or so to find this climb, which will take you up to the intersection with Loonenbergh Turnpike. Short. Steep. Yes, on both accounts, but an average grade of 10% means you'll be working for the entire third of a mile. It also means that much of it is 13-15% in grade.
Rt. 165 W of Seward - Weaver Hill	396 ft.	1.1 miles	6.8%	********	Technically this is an Otsego County climb (end of disclosure), but anyone on their way to Cooperstown from Schoharie County will have to negotiate Weaver Hill. The climb is west on Rt. 165, just past the Otsego County line. While the stats don't seem particularly impressive, Weaver Hill includes, perhaps, the wickedest 1/3 mile around running 15% to 20% for the duration. The eye-watering descent is notable as 50 mph is reached relatively easily.
Sharon Springs Climbs	Elevation Gain	Length	Average Grade	Difficulty	Comments
Rt. 20 W from Sharon	417 ft.	2 miles	4%	*******	The climb begins on Rt. 20, just east of the junction with Rt. 145 and runs west for 2 miles. It's actually about 6 miles east of Sharon Springs. It's a typical tempo climb with the steepest parts only at 6%. Nevertheless, it's grade is steady and length will keep your heart rate up for the duration.
Rt. 10 North of Sharon Springs	414 ft.	1.3 miles	6%	********	This is actually two difficult climbs bisected by 1/2 mile of relative flat. Both climbs will get your attention with 15% pitches. The north approach on Rt. 10 to Sharon Springs brings you to the climb. After the first pitch you ride past the old hotels and hot baths of downtown, now mostly closed, until you reach the second pitch. The second is more difficult as it winds up to Rt. 20.
Sloansville Climbs	Elevation Gain	Length	Average Grade	Difficulty	Comments
Sloansville Hill	678 ft.	3.4 miles	3.8%	********	Don't chuckle at the 3.8% average grade as it includes 2 minor descents that give back 100 ft. There are 4 main pitches to the climb, though the first 2 run together. The 3rd pitch is the most taxing with a 12% section. It's a perfect interval climb as there are 3 distinct places to recover along the way. The shoulder is wide enough to park a truck, which keeps you safely out of traffic. The climb runs west on US Rt. 20 from the Sloansville intersection with Rt. 30a.
Saddlemire Hill Rd. from Rt. 20	437 ft.	2.4 miles	3.5%	*******	Saddlemire Hill Rd. heads up from Rt. 20 at the Sloansville post office. Ignore the average grade, because it includes a fairly flat section about midway and two small dips. The first part is all upwards and onward at 7-9% before the aforementioned flat section. After the two dips you come to the final 120 feet of climbing at 9%. The flat and dips give you a chance to recover fully before hitting the moderate grades.
Rt. 30a/162 N from Sloansville	347 ft.	1.2 miles	5.5%	*******	The first half mile heading north on Rt. 30A from Rt. 20 is pretty rough for a state highway. Bear left on to Rt. 162 approximately 1/2 mile from Rt. 20. Once you reach Rt. 162 there's not too much climbing left.
Rt. 30a N of Rt. 20 Sloansville	660 ft.	2.2 miles	5.6%	********	The first half mile heading north fro Rt. 20 is shared with the climb above, except you bear right at the intersection with Rt. 162. As mentioned above, the first 1/2 mile is pretty snotty, but it moderates after the Rt. 162 intersection.
Sprakers Rd. N of Rt. 20	355 ft.	1.1 miles	6.3%	********	Go west on Rt. 20 a 1/4 mile and you'll find the Sprakers Rd. - a left turn. It's an alternative climb to the Rt. 30a/162 climb above, as it ends on Rt. 162 just beyond the "Y" with Rt. 30a. Sprakers Rd. is virtually straight, and straight up, with a 12%+ ramp in the middle.
Summit Climbs	Elevation Gain	Length	Average Grade	Difficulty	Comments
Sawyer Hollow East of Summit	230 ft.	.45 miles	9.78%	********	One mile east off Rt. 10 on Sawyer Hollow Rd. in Summit is a short, nasty wall. The climb comes in two doses, bisected by a brief, moderate section. The first section is mostly at 10-15% and the second section is even steeper.
Mead Hill from Charlotteville	634 ft.	1.1 miles	11.0%	*****	Confession. I've never climbed this hill on a bicycle. You can find Mead Hill by taking the Charlotteville Rd. west from State Rt. 10 in Summit, NY. Mead Rd. will be a left turn in "downtown" Charlotteville. You're on your own now as the entire hill is 10%, or better, with some 15-20% thrown in for good measure. Mercy! The good news is that after topping off you can continue on to Rt. 10.
West Fulton Climbs	Elevation Gain	Length	Average Grade	Difficulty	Comments
W. Fulton Rd. from W. Fulton	906 ft.	5.6 miles	3.1%	*******	Here is the most deceiving ride in Schoharie County. The hamlet of W. Fulton is nestled in the mountains above Cobleskill. The main route between Cobleskill and W. Fulton is the West Fulton Rd, which runs from Rt. 7 in Warnerville at the blinking light to W. Fulton. The ride from W. Fulton to Warnerville can only be described as a grind. There are only 2 or 3 steep sections, and they are short. The rest is miles of false flat and 3% grades.
Sawyer Hollow Rd. West of West Fulton	442 ft.	1 mile	8.4%	*****	This 1-mile stretch running east to west is brutal as there are no recovery points, and it is spotted with double-digit ramps from beginning to end. Also, if you're climbing to Summit from W. Fulton, this stretch represents less than half of the total elevation gain - but it's the steepest.
W. Fulton Rd. From Rt. 30	498 ft.	1.2 miles	7.7%	********	There isn't any easy road to West Fulton, and the southern approach via the West Fulton Rd. from State Rt. 30 isn't any easier. The 7.7% grade takes into account the easier lower slopes, while above the grade above is consistently better than 10%, steeping to 15%+ in places. What's worse? Once in West Fulton you still have another 1,000 feet of climbing to escape the valley, unless you ride back down to Rt. 30.