The Tower Climb is by far the most difficult part of any ride at New Melones Reservoir. The climb is not steep for any extended period of time, but there are some short steep segments which may cause you to loose traction while climbing them. There are about 10 switchbacks and they are a challenge to clean both uphill and down. An alternative climb is a real lungbuster up a fireroad that parallels the road and goes to the top of the tower climb.

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