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

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	5.5 mi, 2,838 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 93.9% 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 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and gains 2,838 ft (865 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 370.6%.