Broken Top-South Sister (BTSS) (OR)

Deschutes County, Oregon, United States

20.9 miles (33.6 km) · 7,545 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	20.9 mi (33.6 km)
Elevation gain	7,545 ft (2,300 m)
Average gain	361 ft per mile (68 m per km)
Longest climb	6.9 mi, 3,596 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44.6%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Broken Top-South Sister (BTSS) (OR)

How much elevation gain does Broken Top-South Sister (BTSS) (OR) have?

Broken Top-South Sister (BTSS) (OR) has 7,545 ft (2,300 m) of elevation gain over 20.9 miles (33.6 km). That averages 361 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Broken Top-South Sister (BTSS) (OR)?

The difficulty score for Broken Top-South Sister (BTSS) (OR) is 17.5 of 100. That is harder than 87.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 43% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Broken Top-South Sister (BTSS) (OR)?

The longest climb on Broken Top-South Sister (BTSS) (OR) runs 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and gains 3,596 ft (1,096 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44.6%.