Cycling Hancock Summit in Western Nevada

Hancock Summit is located on Nevada Hwy 375.

These images show the type of riding. The pavement is good, the traffic is very light and the temperatures perfect in April.

Hancock Summit, Elevation 5592

Riding to the east is more interesting; down this slope to the west is very nice, but the road then runs a long way straight to the next series of mountains—worth doing, but avoid the heat.

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Selfie, east side of summit

Riding keeps going to the east with nice pavement.

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Approaching the summit, heading west.

Watch for bursts of high wind.

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iPhone 7 Plus + iPhone 7 Plus 4.0 mm f/1.8

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Just down from the summit

Watch for bursts of high wind.

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Looking to the east, climb to the summit

Good pavement, minimal gravel.

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Selfie half-way down western side

The long road stretches miles to the next summit.

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iPhone 7 Plus + iPhone 7 Plus 4.0 mm f/1.8

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