Coquihalla 6 Traverse

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, British Columbia, Canada

20.2 miles (32.5 km) · 6,871 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Coquihalla 6 Traverse is a 20.2-mile loop route in Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 6,881 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 7.4 miles gaining 3,881 feet at an average 7.8% grade. About 43% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.2 mi (32.5 km)
Elevation gain	6,871 ft (2,094 m)
Average gain	340 ft per mile (64 m per km)
Longest climb	7.2 mi, 3,097 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	45.2%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	25%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Coquihalla 6 Traverse

How much elevation gain does Coquihalla 6 Traverse have?

Coquihalla 6 Traverse has 6,871 ft (2,094 m) of elevation gain over 20.2 miles (32.5 km). That averages 340 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Coquihalla 6 Traverse?

The difficulty score for Coquihalla 6 Traverse is 15.8 of 100. That is harder than 84.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Coquihalla 6 Traverse?

The longest climb on Coquihalla 6 Traverse runs 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and gains 3,097 ft (944 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45.2%.