Egypt Lake Trail via Healy Pass Trail (AB, Canada)

Improvement District No. 9, Alberta, Canada

16.5 miles (26.5 km) · 3,527 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Egypt Lake Trail via Healy Pass Trail (AB, Canada) is a 16.5-mile loop route in Improvement District No. 9, Alberta, Canada, gaining 3,686 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.7 miles gaining 2,367 feet at an average 11.0% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.5 mi (26.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,527 ft (1,075 m)
Average gain	214 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 2,184 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.9%
Runnable	49% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Egypt Lake Trail via Healy Pass Trail (AB, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Egypt Lake Trail via Healy Pass Trail (AB, Canada) have?

Egypt Lake Trail via Healy Pass Trail (AB, Canada) has 3,527 ft (1,075 m) of elevation gain over 16.5 miles (26.5 km). That averages 214 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Egypt Lake Trail via Healy Pass Trail (AB, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Egypt Lake Trail via Healy Pass Trail (AB, Canada) is 15.4 of 100. That is harder than 84.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Egypt Lake Trail via Healy Pass Trail (AB, Canada)?

The longest climb on Egypt Lake Trail via Healy Pass Trail (AB, Canada) runs 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and gains 2,184 ft (666 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.9%.