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United States Glendora Mtn Rd • Glendora Ridge Rd Difficulty: 9/10

Glendora Mountain Road (GMR) & Glendora Ridge Road

Pure razor-sharp canyon adrenaline along narrow mountain ridgelines in the San Gabriel Mountains. No center line, sheer drop-offs without guardrails, and non-stop technical switchbacks connecting to Mt. Baldy.

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Distance
Distance
23 mi
37 km total run
Turns
Turns
240
10.4 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
4,400 ft
Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 9/10
3D Vector Trajectory
CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Glendora, CA End: Mount Baldy Village, CA
Elevation Profile 1,000 – 4,400 ft
SUMMIT 4,400 FT
Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 10.4 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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GP Motorcycles ~107 mi
San Diego, United States • +1-619-233-4762
European Master Technicians | Performance Tuning | Baja Staging & Tires
Brands: Ducati, KTM, Aprilia, Husqvarna, Moto Guzzi, MV Agusta
Moto Baja Tecate ~130 mi
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Brands: Honda, Yamaha, KTM, Italika, Multi-brand
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Historic Tapoco Lodge & River Tavern ~1917 mi
Robbinsville, NC

Legendary 1930s Alcoa stone lodge perched right on the raging rapids of the Cheoah River, 5 miles south of the Tail of the Dragon. High-end rider hospitality with roaring river vistas, stone hearths, and an upscale evening tavern where motorcyclists toast surviving 318 curves.

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Tank-Bag Quick Reference Sheet

Start Point Glendora, CA 34.1539, -117.8542
Summit / High Point Pass Summit 4,400 FT Summit
End Destination Mount Baldy Village, CA 34.2361, -117.6592
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Glendora Mountain Road (GMR) & Glendora Ridge Road? ▼

Glendora Mountain Road (GMR) & Glendora Ridge Road spans 23 miles and packs approximately 240 curves (10.4 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 1,000 ft - 4,400 ft and technical rating 9/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼

The route starts at Glendora, CA (Latitude 34.1539, Longitude -117.8542) and finishes at Mount Baldy Village, CA (Latitude 34.2361, Longitude -117.6592).

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