Darby Canyon Headwaters Traverse

Teton County, Wyoming, United States

14.5 miles (23.3 km) · 6,227 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.5 mi (23.3 km)
Elevation gain	6,227 ft (1,898 m)
Average gain	430 ft per mile (81 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 3,871 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	77%
Runnable	27% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Darby Canyon Headwaters Traverse

How much elevation gain does Darby Canyon Headwaters Traverse have?

Darby Canyon Headwaters Traverse has 6,227 ft (1,898 m) of elevation gain over 14.5 miles (23.3 km). That averages 430 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Darby Canyon Headwaters Traverse?

The difficulty score for Darby Canyon Headwaters Traverse is 20.7 of 100. That is harder than 93% of routes at a similar distance. About 27% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Darby Canyon Headwaters Traverse?

The longest climb on Darby Canyon Headwaters Traverse runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 3,871 ft (1,180 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 77%.