Boundary Peak - Nevada State High Point

Esmeralda County, Nevada, United States

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 3,479 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Boundary Peak - Nevada State High Point is a 9.0-mile loop route in Esmeralda County, Nevada, United States, gaining 3,507 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.5 miles gaining 3,396 feet at an average 13.9% grade. About 41% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,479 ft (1,061 m)
Average gain	386 ft per mile (73 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 3,307 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.9%
Runnable	41% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	29%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Boundary Peak - Nevada State High Point

How much elevation gain does Boundary Peak - Nevada State High Point have?

Boundary Peak - Nevada State High Point has 3,479 ft (1,061 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 386 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Boundary Peak - Nevada State High Point?

The difficulty score for Boundary Peak - Nevada State High Point is 18.4 of 100. That is harder than 88.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 41% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Boundary Peak - Nevada State High Point?

The longest climb on Boundary Peak - Nevada State High Point runs 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and gains 3,307 ft (1,008 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.9%.