Where are the 11 steepest streets in the USA?
Hold on tight! The USA boasts 11 roads that defy gravity with their staggering steepness. These streets are not for the faint-hearted; some are so precipitous that only 4-wheel drive vehicles and intrepid pedestrians dare to tread. Spanning three states, with eight in California, two in Pennsylvania, and one in Hawaii, these are the 11 steepest roads in America.
Buckle up as we take you on a thrilling journey down these gravity-defying thoroughfares.
Street | City | State | Max. Gradient |
Waipio Valley Road | Honokaa | HI | 45% |
Bradford Street | San Francisco | CA | 41% |
Canton Avenue | Pittsburgh | PA | 37% |
Eldred St | Los Angeles | CA | 33% |
28th St | Los Angeles | CA | 32% |
Baxter St | Los Angeles | CA | 32% |
Fargo St. | Los Angeles | CA | 32% |
Maria Ave. | Spring Valley | CA | 32% |
Dornbush St | Pittsburgh | PA | 31.98% |
22nd St | San Francisco | CA | 31.50% |
Filbert St | San Francisco | CA | 31.50% |