Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike

Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia, Australia

23.6 miles (38.0 km) · 2,040 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike is a 23.6-mile loop route in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia, Australia, gaining 2,040 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.3 miles gaining 870 feet at an average 8.1% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	23.6 mi (38.0 km)
Elevation gain	2,040 ft (622 m)
Average gain	86 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	7.2 mi, 779 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	70%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike

How much elevation gain does Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike have?

Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike has 2,040 ft (622 m) of elevation gain over 23.6 miles (38.0 km). That averages 86 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike?

The difficulty score for Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike is 4.8 of 100. That is harder than 41.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike?

The longest climb on Bunyeroo and Wilcolo Creeks Hike runs 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and gains 779 ft (237 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18%.