Cradle Skyline Traverse

Tasmania, Australia

10.1 miles (16.3 km) · 3,770 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cradle Skyline Traverse is a 10.1-mile loop route in Tasmania, Australia, gaining 3,782 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 1,692 feet at an average 10.8% grade. About 41% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.1 mi (16.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,770 ft (1,149 m)
Average gain	373 ft per mile (71 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 1,393 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	78.8%
Runnable	40% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Cradle Skyline Traverse

How much elevation gain does Cradle Skyline Traverse have?

Cradle Skyline Traverse has 3,770 ft (1,149 m) of elevation gain over 10.1 miles (16.3 km). That averages 373 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cradle Skyline Traverse?

The difficulty score for Cradle Skyline Traverse is 13.8 of 100. That is harder than 80.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 40% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cradle Skyline Traverse?

The longest climb on Cradle Skyline Traverse runs 2.3 miles (3.8 km) and gains 1,393 ft (425 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 78.8%.