Akamina Loop

Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

11.4 miles (18.3 km) · 3,437 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Akamina Loop is a 11.4-mile loop route in Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 3,425 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.4 miles gaining 2,963 feet at an average 12.1% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.4 mi (18.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,437 ft (1,048 m)
Average gain	303 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 2,936 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	66.3%
Runnable	49% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Akamina Loop

How much elevation gain does Akamina Loop have?

Akamina Loop has 3,437 ft (1,048 m) of elevation gain over 11.4 miles (18.3 km). That averages 303 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Akamina Loop?

The difficulty score for Akamina Loop is 14.1 of 100. That is harder than 81.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Akamina Loop?

The longest climb on Akamina Loop runs 5.0 miles (8.0 km) and gains 2,936 ft (895 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 66.3%.