Camino del Aguila
Usa, north-america
2.57 km
500 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, buckle up, adventure seekers! You HAVE to check out Camino del Aguila in sunny San Diego County. This isn't your average Sunday drive; this is a 1.6-mile asphalt rollercoaster that'll get your heart pumping!
Think tight hairpin turns and seriously steep inclines—we're talking an average gradient of 9.4%! You'll climb a whopping 254 meters, topping out at 500 meters above sea level. The views? Totally worth the white knuckles. Just keep your eyes on the road (and maybe a passenger to soak in the scenery!)
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 2.57 km
- Max Elevation
- 500 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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