This climb, the fourth out of five on the Deathride, aka the Tour of the California Alps, is the shortest of them all and is only a Cat. 2. It begins in Hermit Valley and climbs up the southern side of Highway 4 (Alpine State Highway) to Ebbetts Pass. You'll ride past the North Fork of the Mokelumne River, and as you ascend out of the trees, catch glimpses of the surrounding mountains and granite peaks. Rest while you can on this climb so you can tackle Carson Pass next!