Boise Skyline Traverse

Ada County, Idaho, United States

43.7 miles (70.3 km) · 10,299 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · 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)9 h 51 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)12 h 19 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)14 h 47 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)17 h 15 min

Route facts

Distance43.7 mi (70.3 km)
Elevation gain10,299 ft (3,139 m)
Average gain236 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb5.5 mi, 2,881 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade42.1%
Runnable52% of the route
Climbs / descents7 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score15.2 of 100
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat9%
Mild uphill16%
Moderate uphill12%
Steep uphill19%
Mild downhill15%
Moderate downhill12%
Steep downhill17%

Questions about Boise Skyline Traverse

How long does it take to run Boise Skyline Traverse?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Boise Skyline Traverse takes about 12 h 19 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 9 h 51 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 14 h 47 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Boise Skyline Traverse have?

Boise Skyline Traverse has 10,299 ft (3,139 m) of elevation gain over 43.7 miles (70.3 km). That averages 236 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boise Skyline Traverse?

The difficulty score for Boise Skyline Traverse is 15.2 of 100. That is harder than 86.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Boise Skyline Traverse?

The longest climb on Boise Skyline Traverse runs 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and gains 2,881 ft (878 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.1%.

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