Mount Obama National Park is a climb of 3.7 kilometers (category 1). Mount Obama National Park tops out at 351 m above sea level. It is located in Urlings, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. The average gradient is 10.4% with a maximum of 15.9%. The climb has 384 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb is very demanding. The 10.4% average gradient is already steep, but the real challenge lies in how unevenly it's distributed. The first section (0-1.5 km) is relatively manageable (4-7%), acting as a warm-up. The real test starts at the 1.5 km mark with a brutal stretch of 15% and 16% over a kilometre, followed by a 20% finish over the last 200 metres. The bulk of the effort is concentrated between 1.5 km and 3.7 km.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Use the first two kilometres (gradients ≤7%) to settle into a steady rhythm without burning your legs. Be ready for the 15% and 16% ramps around the 1.5 km mark.
2. Save something for the finish: The final section at 20% is extremely steep. Keep some in the tank during the 9-10% kilometre (2.5-3.5 km) so you can tackle this decisive finale with the right gears.
3. Focus on the key sections: The climb is decided over three parts: the approach (0-1.5 km), the wall (1.5-2.5 km) and the final steep kick (3.5-3.7 km). Mentally break the effort down into these critical zones.
3.7 km • 384 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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