Berry Mountain is a climb of 3.3 kilometers (category 1). Berry Mountain tops out at 380 m above sea level. It is located in Shoalhaven City Council, New South Wales, Australia. The average gradient is 10.1% with a maximum of 15.7%. The climb has 330 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb is only 3.3 km, but it's brutally steep, with an average gradient of 10.1%, which confirms its Category 1 rating. The real challenge is the run of five constant sections at 11-12% between km 0.5 and km 3.0, with no respite. The flatter finish (4%) comes as a welcome relief.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Manage the start: The opening section (7%) is the least steep. Use it to find your rhythm without blowing up early.
2. Hold a steady gear: Plan ahead for the five consecutive sections at 11-12%. Keep a smooth, consistent cadence and avoid sudden surges through these tough stretches.
3. Save something for the finish: The final stretch (km 3.0-3.3 at 4%) lets you ease off slightly and set up a sprint for the line if you still have the legs.
3.3 km • 330 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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