Aragats 4 Peaks

Շիրակի մարզ, Հայաստան

12.0 miles (19.4 km) · 5,788 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Aragats 4 Peaks is a 12.0-mile loop route in Շիրակի մարզ, Հայաստան, gaining 5,770 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 2,723 feet at an average 30.6% grade. Only 21% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.0 mi (19.4 km)
Elevation gain	5,788 ft (1,764 m)
Average gain	481 ft per mile (91 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 2,429 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	110.4%
Runnable	22% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	22.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	39%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about Aragats 4 Peaks

How much elevation gain does Aragats 4 Peaks have?

Aragats 4 Peaks has 5,788 ft (1,764 m) of elevation gain over 12.0 miles (19.4 km). That averages 481 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Aragats 4 Peaks?

The difficulty score for Aragats 4 Peaks is 22.4 of 100. That is harder than 93% of routes at a similar distance. About 22% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Aragats 4 Peaks?

The longest climb on Aragats 4 Peaks runs 4.0 miles (6.5 km) and gains 2,429 ft (740 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 110.4%.