Hammer Pass

Hammer Pass is a short, easy mountain biking route in California, about 4 miles from the town of Sulphur Springs. The climb is an out-and-back of roughly half a mile, with a low point at 1,823 feet and a high at 1,925 feet, a gain of about 88 feet one way. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 74°F and October highs around 81°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. Several other mountain biking routes sit close by, including Kona and Burn Victim, each about 0.1 mile away, and Top Dog at about 0.3 mile. For an overnight stay, Zuni Campground is about 5.6 miles away.