Bernard Peak

Athol, Idaho, United States

16.5 miles (26.5 km) · 3,587 ft elevation gain · Out & Back · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground paceMoving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)3 h 03 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)3 h 49 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)4 h 35 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)5 h 21 min

Route facts

Distance16.5 mi (26.5 km)
Elevation gain3,587 ft (1,093 m)
Average gain217 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb5.6 mi, 2,305 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade27%
Runnable54% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score12.8 of 100
Route shapeOut & Back
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat6%
Mild uphill17%
Moderate uphill11%
Steep uphill18%
Mild downhill19%
Moderate downhill12%
Steep downhill17%

Questions about Bernard Peak

How long does it take to run Bernard Peak?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Bernard Peak takes about 3 h 49 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 3 h 03 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 4 h 35 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Bernard Peak have?

Bernard Peak has 3,587 ft (1,093 m) of elevation gain over 16.5 miles (26.5 km). That averages 217 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bernard Peak?

The difficulty score for Bernard Peak is 12.8 of 100. That is harder than 82.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bernard Peak?

The longest climb on Bernard Peak runs 5.6 miles (9.1 km) and gains 2,305 ft (703 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27%.

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