Mount Keira
West Wollongong, Australia
The Mount Keira is a col with a length of 6.8 kilometer. This is a category 2 col. It is located in West Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. The average grade of this col is 6.2% with a maximum of 10.6%. The Mount Keira ascents from 52 meter at the start, to 473 meter at the top, with a total of 421 ascending meters.
Profile
Facts
| Distance | 6.8 km |
| Elevation gain | 421 m |
| Average grade | 6.2 % |
| Maximum grade | 10.6 % |
| Climb category | 2 |
| Minimum elevation | 52 m |
| Maximum elevation | 473 m |
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Description
The Mount Keira features a substantial climb into the dramatic escarpment, peaking at 473m elevation. The mountain is favoured among local riders for its tough ascent stunning sub-tropical surrounds and the lightning-fast descent through Kembla Heights, Cordeaux Heights and out to Port Kembla steelworks, the industrial heart and economic birthplace of the city.