7 Minute Hill (Dry Creek Canyon Road) – By far the easiest climb on this list.

Difficulty Rating: 11

Distance: 2.0 miles

Climb Rating: 4

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Pro’s

• Lots of great memories of this road as a little kid being a passenger in my Dad’s car going to or coming from hikes.
• It is known as “7 Minute Hill”. That is because if you can get from the bottom to the top in less than 7 minutes you are the SHIT!
• Lot’s of good riding nearby so you can always find an excuse to ride this road.
• The last hill for the famous “Simi Valley Training Ride” held on Saturdays each year from November to February. You can enter a world of pain trying to stay as close to the front as possible of what remains of a peloton that can reach 350 riders on some weekends.

Con’s

• Short. Only two miles. Not a great climb on its own, unless you are trying to break 7 minutes. Do you have any idea how long 24 seconds is when you are going uphill on a bike? Stupid 24 seconds. Update: Those evil 24 seconds have been defeated with 9 seconds to spare. I am never trying that again.
• Depending on your state of mind the last “Pro” could be considered a con.