Big Broken top loop

Sisters, Oregon, United States

28.3 miles (45.6 km) · 4,868 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	28.3 mi (45.6 km)
Elevation gain	4,868 ft (1,484 m)
Average gain	172 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	6.4 mi, 1,587 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.2%
Runnable	66% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.9 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Big Broken top loop

How much elevation gain does Big Broken top loop have?

Big Broken top loop has 4,868 ft (1,484 m) of elevation gain over 28.3 miles (45.6 km). That averages 172 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Big Broken top loop?

The difficulty score for Big Broken top loop is 12.9 of 100. That is harder than 78.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Big Broken top loop?

The longest climb on Big Broken top loop runs 6.4 miles (10.4 km) and gains 1,587 ft (484 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.2%.