COURSE PREVIEW · GRAVEL · CEDAR CITY, UTAH

BWR Utah Waffle course preview

The 2025 BWR Utah Waffle course is 117.5 mi (189.1 km) and finishes where it starts, with 6,062 ft of climbing. RideMorrow finds 18 distinct climbs and 21 descents; the listed climbs account for 68% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 95.8 mi: 2.52 mi at an average 8.6%, peaking at 20.9% over 100 m. The longest is 3.14 mi, starting at 77.5 mi. The final quarter holds the most climbing (33%).

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CourseClimbsStart

Distance: 117.5 mi189.1 km
Elevation gain: 6,062 ft1,848 m
Climbs: 1821 descents
Steepest 100 m: 20.9%On a listed climb
Corners: 18263 technical
High point: 6,700 ftLow 5,358 ft

Elevation profile

Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.

First quarter1,302 ft0 mi–29 mi

Second quarter1,134 ft29 mi–59 mi

Third quarter1,650 ft59 mi–88 mi

Final quarter1,971 ft88 mi–117 mi

The 5 hardest climbs

Ranked by FIETS score

1
Climb 16 · from 95.8 mi2.52 mi · 1,142 ft up · 8.6% average, 20.9% steepest
3.0
2
Climb 13 · from 68.3 mi2.62 mi · 522 ft up · 3.8% average, 6.1% steepest
0.6
3
Climb 5 · from 21.2 mi2.53 mi · 419 ft up · 3.1% average, 6.8% steepest
0.4
4
Climb 14 · from 77.5 mi3.14 mi · 344 ft up · 2.1% average, 5.5% steepest
0.2
5
Climb 18 · from 105.3 mi0.58 mi · 157 ft up · 5.1% average, 10.4% steepest
0.2

Every climb, in ride order

18 climbs · top 5 highlighted

Climb	Starts at	Length	Elevation gain	Avg grade	Steepest 100 m	FIETS
1	2.5 mi	0.58 mi	90 ft	2.9%	3.9%	0.1
2	6.1 mi	1.50 mi	158 ft	2.0%	7.5%	0.1
3	8.5 mi	1.32 mi	159 ft	2.3%	4.5%	0.1
4	20.1 mi	0.30 mi	72 ft	4.5%	6.2%	0.1
5	21.2 mi	2.53 mi	419 ft	3.1%	6.8%	0.4
6	24.6 mi	0.56 mi	67 ft	2.3%	6.2%	0.0
7	37.6 mi	1.06 mi	139 ft	2.5%	5.4%	0.1
8	39.3 mi	0.57 mi	71 ft	2.4%	5.3%	0.1
9	41.8 mi	1.14 mi	164 ft	2.7%	5.9%	0.1
10	49.3 mi	0.76 mi	141 ft	3.5%	4.9%	0.1
11	50.2 mi	0.39 mi	85 ft	4.1%	6.3%	0.1
12	53.5 mi	0.37 mi	66 ft	3.4%	4.7%	0.1
13	68.3 mi	2.62 mi	522 ft	3.8%	6.1%	0.6
14	77.5 mi	3.14 mi	344 ft	2.1%	5.5%	0.2
15	80.9 mi	0.94 mi	147 ft	3.0%	7.2%	0.1
16	95.8 mi	2.52 mi	1,142 ft	8.6%	20.9%	3.0
17	103.3 mi	1.63 mi	187 ft	2.2%	10.0%	0.1
18	105.3 mi	0.58 mi	157 ft	5.1%	10.4%	0.2

Descents

21 descents drop 4,600 ft in total. The steepest:

Descent 17 · from 98.3 mi 3.48 mi at 4.6% average, 17.4% at its steepest
Descent 19 · from 106.5 mi 1.86 mi at 3.2% average, 10.7% at its steepest
Descent 21 · from 109.3 mi 1.11 mi at 2.0% average, 9.5% at its steepest
Descent 1 · from 0.6 mi 0.81 mi at 2.1% average, 9.0% at its steepest
Descent 20 · from 108.6 mi 0.60 mi at 3.1% average, 7.5% at its steepest

Corners

182 corners detected from the course geometry, 42 of them on a descent.

16 Very technical
47 Technical
81 Moderate
38 Gentle

Technical corners on descents

24.5 mi 34° left bend on a 3.2% approach · Technical
25.5 mi 55° left bend on a 5.7% approach · Technical
25.5 mi 54° right bend on a 3.3% approach · Technical
26.9 mi 34° right bend on a 4.6% approach · Technical
27.0 mi 54° left bend on a 4.3% approach · Technical
27.1 mi 31° right bend on a 3.1% approach · Technical

Corners describe the line on the map, not road conditions. Sightlines, grip and traffic aren't known.

BWR Utah Waffle course FAQ

How much climbing is in the BWR Utah Waffle?

6,062 ft (1,848 m) over 117.5 mi, measured from the organizer's course file with the elevation smoothed and small fluctuations ignored. Other tools may show a different total because they count every small rise.

How many climbs does the BWR Utah Waffle have?

18 climbs of at least 300 m with 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade, plus shorter rollers. Together the listed climbs gain 4,131 ft.

What is the hardest climb in the BWR Utah Waffle?

Climb 16, starting at 95.8 mi: 2.52 mi gaining 1,142 ft at an average 8.6%. Its FIETS score is 3.0.

What is the longest climb in the BWR Utah Waffle?

Climb 14, 3.14 mi from 77.5 mi, averaging 2.1%.

How steep does the BWR Utah Waffle get?

The steepest 100 m on a listed climb averages 20.9%. Grades are measured over 100 m, so short ramps can be steeper.

Where does this course data come from?

From the course Belgian Waffle Ride publishes on its official site (https://www.belgianwaffleride.bike/pages/utah), retrieved 2026-10-12. Organizers change courses, so check their site before the event.

Source and method

Course: BWR UT 2025 WAFFLE 12.3.24 (copy), published by Belgian Waffle Ride. Retrieved 2026-10-12. RideMorrow is not affiliated with the event. Organizers change courses, so check the official site before the event.

Elevation comes from the route file, resampled every 10 m and smoothed. Climbs and descents need at least 300 m of length, 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade. Grades are measured over 100 m. Climbs are ranked by FIETS score: height² ÷ (length × 10), both in metres, without the index's high-altitude bonus. A score of 1 is a solid climb; 5 and above is a mountain pass. Weather, surface conditions, traffic and closures are not included.

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