The Hill to the Astoria Column...

I had done some research on Astoria and the Astoria Column kept coming up as a must see. 

What I didn't realize was how steep the hill was getting to it.

Holy Streets of San Francisco Batman!

I have no idea what grade it was but it took 25 miles off my legs today and a year off my life overall. 

Had to be 16 - 18%. 

4th block up I has to stop - push the bike to the intersection and start again. Did the same on the 5th block. 

By then I was off the steep stuff and down to the 10 - 12% grade which I pedaled up in 1st gear. 

But I have to say...

It was worth it.