Asulkan Traverse (BC, Canada)

Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

15.6 miles (25.0 km) · 7,116 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Asulkan Traverse (BC, Canada) is a 15.6-mile loop route in Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 7,119 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 6.0 miles gaining 5,026 feet at an average 13.4% grade. Only 29% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.6 mi (25.0 km)
Elevation gain	7,116 ft (2,169 m)
Average gain	457 ft per mile (87 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 4,259 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	69.8%
Runnable	28% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Asulkan Traverse (BC, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Asulkan Traverse (BC, Canada) have?

Asulkan Traverse (BC, Canada) has 7,116 ft (2,169 m) of elevation gain over 15.6 miles (25.0 km). That averages 457 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Asulkan Traverse (BC, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Asulkan Traverse (BC, Canada) is 18.9 of 100. That is harder than 89.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 28% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Asulkan Traverse (BC, Canada)?

The longest climb on Asulkan Traverse (BC, Canada) runs 6.0 miles (9.7 km) and gains 4,259 ft (1,298 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 69.8%.