Cirque of the Towers Traverse (WY)

Sublette County, Wyoming, United States

21.4 miles (34.5 km) · 10,423 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cirque of the Towers Traverse (WY) is a 21.4-mile loop route in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States, gaining 13,712 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.6 miles gaining 1,524 feet at an average 24.8% grade. Only 29% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	21.4 mi (34.5 km)
Elevation gain	10,423 ft (3,177 m)
Average gain	486 ft per mile (92 m per km)
Longest climb	7.1 mi, 4,092 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	370.6%
Runnable	31% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Front-loaded climb
Difficulty score	22.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	34%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Cirque of the Towers Traverse (WY)

How much elevation gain does Cirque of the Towers Traverse (WY) have?

Cirque of the Towers Traverse (WY) has 10,423 ft (3,177 m) of elevation gain over 21.4 miles (34.5 km). That averages 486 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cirque of the Towers Traverse (WY)?

The difficulty score for Cirque of the Towers Traverse (WY) is 22.1 of 100. That is harder than 92.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 31% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cirque of the Towers Traverse (WY)?

The longest climb on Cirque of the Towers Traverse (WY) runs 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and gains 4,092 ft (1,247 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 370.6%.