Cathedral Traverse

Teton County, Wyoming, United States

13.8 miles (22.1 km) · 8,715 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cathedral Traverse is a 13.8-mile loop route in Teton County, Wyoming, United States, gaining 8,723 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 5,425 feet at an average 29.7% grade. Only 17% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.8 mi (22.1 km)
Elevation gain	8,715 ft (2,656 m)
Average gain	634 ft per mile (120 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 5,429 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	167%
Runnable	16% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	21.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	2%
Moderate uphill	0%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	47%

Questions about Cathedral Traverse

How much elevation gain does Cathedral Traverse have?

Cathedral Traverse has 8,715 ft (2,656 m) of elevation gain over 13.8 miles (22.1 km). That averages 634 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cathedral Traverse?

The difficulty score for Cathedral Traverse is 21.2 of 100. That is harder than 91.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 16% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cathedral Traverse?

The longest climb on Cathedral Traverse runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 5,429 ft (1,655 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 167%.