Cascade Mtn (AB, Canada)

Improvement District No. 9, Alberta, Canada

11.8 miles (19.0 km) · 5,143 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cascade Mtn (AB, Canada) is a 11.8-mile loop route in Improvement District No. 9, Alberta, Canada, gaining 5,158 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 4,538 feet at an average 20.3% grade. Only 31% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.8 mi (19.0 km)
Elevation gain	5,143 ft (1,568 m)
Average gain	435 ft per mile (82 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 4,516 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	52.4%
Runnable	30% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	31%

Questions about Cascade Mtn (AB, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Cascade Mtn (AB, Canada) have?

Cascade Mtn (AB, Canada) has 5,143 ft (1,568 m) of elevation gain over 11.8 miles (19.0 km). That averages 435 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cascade Mtn (AB, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Cascade Mtn (AB, Canada) is 18.8 of 100. That is harder than 89.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 30% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cascade Mtn (AB, Canada)?

The longest climb on Cascade Mtn (AB, Canada) runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 4,516 ft (1,377 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 52.4%.