Cheam 6 Traverse

Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

23.6 miles (37.9 km) · 11,876 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cheam 6 Traverse is a 23.6-mile loop route in Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 11,921 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 6.8 miles gaining 6,319 feet at an average 19.7% grade. Only 22% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	23.6 mi (37.9 km)
Elevation gain	11,876 ft (3,620 m)
Average gain	504 ft per mile (95 m per km)
Longest climb	6.8 mi, 5,871 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	61.5%
Runnable	22% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	39%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about Cheam 6 Traverse

How much elevation gain does Cheam 6 Traverse have?

Cheam 6 Traverse has 11,876 ft (3,620 m) of elevation gain over 23.6 miles (37.9 km). That averages 504 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cheam 6 Traverse?

The difficulty score for Cheam 6 Traverse is 19 of 100. That is harder than 89.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 22% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cheam 6 Traverse?

The longest climb on Cheam 6 Traverse runs 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and gains 5,871 ft (1,790 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 61.5%.