Norton Summit
Category 35.8 km
Distance
340 m
Elevation Gain
5.9%
Average Gradient
12%
Max Gradient
390 m
Summit Elevation
Norton Summit Road is Adelaide's most-ridden climb — the first substantial ascent on the Hills escarpment east of the city, accessible by bike from the CBD in under 30 minutes, and the road on which the majority of Adelaide cyclists build their hill-climbing foundation. The 5.8km ascent at 5.9% aver...
Pro Tip
Norton Summit descends via Montacute Road toward Campbelltown as a return option that avoids retracing the climb, creating a 25km loop from the Magill start that incorporates the summit without an out...