Steep Grade Info Source?

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  1. Aug 6, 2016 #1
    tscottme

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    Somewhere out West, in my mind.
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    Is there a good reliable source for steep grades I can use for trip planning?
     
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  3. Aug 6, 2016 #2
    G13Tomcat

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  4. Aug 6, 2016 #3
    tscottme

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    Thank you. I found that and it looks quite useful.
     
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    Zeviander

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    Trip planning? What's that? Just hammer-down an' giv'er!
     
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    G13Tomcat

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    ^^ We don't have the freedom of y'all Canadians, LoL! Nor the flats . . . . hehehehe..
     
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    201

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    Get a 600 hp. Cat,,,what hill?
     
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  9. Aug 6, 2016 #7
    RoadRooster

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    I use big yellow signs by the road for grade planning...

    Seriously, pick the shortest route regardless of grade...may consider alternative route in winter weather
     
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  10. Aug 6, 2016 #8
    KMac

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    That's not always the best strategy. For example the difference in mileage between Barstow California and Buffalo New York and running 70 or running 4 o to 44 is about 20 miles 70 being shorter but if I'm loaded over 30,000 I guarantee 40 is faster.
     
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    RoadRooster

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    I agree there are exceptions...and in that example you actually burn less fuel going along your way
     
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    RoadRooster

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    IF the OP is new he should probably plan on shortest route...that way he learns all of the passes and then can make educated choices in the future.
     
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