Zao Hill-climbing Course

Zao Town

START
Zao Daigongen Otorii
FINISH
Okama Crater
distance
36km
the maximum difference in elevation
1347m
average gradient
overall:0%
uphill:7.7%
downhill:7.6%
elevation gain
uphill:1341m
downhill:1345m
estimated time needed
2h23m(according to riding condition)
Route data

Zao Daigongen Otorii
The starting point for this course is at the vermillion torii gates of Zao town. The Zao Hill Climb course starts here.
Address
宮城県刈田郡蔵王町遠刈田温泉字鬼石原

4.5km


Takimidai
Located 700 meters above sea level, you can see several waterfalls. The autumn leaves are spectacular to look at.
Address
宮城県刈田郡蔵王町遠刈田温泉倉石岳国有地内

5.2km


Miyagi Zao Sumikawa Snow Park
(In green season, Kumowaku Terrace)
From the observatory which is only open during green seasons, you can see Mt. Zao and the Pacific Ocean, and even Kinka Mountain in the northern part of Miyagi Prefecture on a clear sky day.
Address
宮城県刈田郡蔵王町遠刈田温泉字倉石岳国有林内

11.2km


Sainokawara
Volcanic rocks and volcanic gravels are deposited by repeated eruptions on the east of Kattadake, with an altitude of nearly 1,300 m. This is a wide rocky field without trees.
Address
宮城県蔵王町遠刈田温泉倉石岳国有林地内
Support
Bathroom / Water

18.7km


Okama Crater
A circular crater lake surrounded by the 3 peaks of Zao Kumanodake, Kattadake, and Goshikidake. It got the name "Okama" from its kettle shape. The emerald green water of the lake is very shiny.
Address
宮城県蔵王町遠刈田温泉倉石岳国有林地内
Support
Information corner / Parking lot / Bathroom / Water