Callaghan Traverse

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

16.5 miles (26.5 km) · 5,435 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Callaghan Traverse is a 16.5-mile loop route in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 5,440 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.5 miles gaining 3,992 feet at an average 12.1% grade. About 47% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	16.5 mi (26.5 km)
Elevation gain	5,435 ft (1,657 m)
Average gain	330 ft per mile (62 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 3,545 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	46.3%
Runnable	47% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Callaghan Traverse

How much elevation gain does Callaghan Traverse have?

Callaghan Traverse has 5,435 ft (1,657 m) of elevation gain over 16.5 miles (26.5 km). That averages 330 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Callaghan Traverse?

The difficulty score for Callaghan Traverse is 14.7 of 100. That is harder than 82.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Callaghan Traverse?

The longest climb on Callaghan Traverse runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 3,545 ft (1,080 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.3%.