Big Carp > Government Peak Loop

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan, United States

26.5 miles (42.7 km) · 3,562 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Big Carp > Government Peak Loop is a 26.5-mile loop route in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan, United States, gaining 3,542 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 521 feet at an average 9.4% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	26.5 mi (42.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,562 ft (1,086 m)
Average gain	134 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	7.2 mi, 381 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.1%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.5 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Big Carp > Government Peak Loop

How much elevation gain does Big Carp > Government Peak Loop have?

Big Carp > Government Peak Loop has 3,562 ft (1,086 m) of elevation gain over 26.5 miles (42.7 km). That averages 134 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Big Carp > Government Peak Loop?

The difficulty score for Big Carp > Government Peak Loop is 6.5 of 100. That is harder than 52.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% 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 Carp > Government Peak Loop?

The longest climb on Big Carp > Government Peak Loop runs 7.2 miles (11.7 km) and gains 381 ft (116 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.1%.