Elfin Lakes Freeway (BC, Canada)

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

12.6 miles (20.3 km) · 2,559 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Elfin Lakes Freeway (BC, Canada) is a 12.6-mile loop route in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 2,552 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 4.0 miles gaining 1,991 feet at an average 9.5% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.6 mi (20.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,559 ft (780 m)
Average gain	203 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	8.6 mi, 1,997 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.4%
Runnable	51% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	19%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	22%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Elfin Lakes Freeway (BC, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Elfin Lakes Freeway (BC, Canada) have?

Elfin Lakes Freeway (BC, Canada) has 2,559 ft (780 m) of elevation gain over 12.6 miles (20.3 km). That averages 203 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Elfin Lakes Freeway (BC, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Elfin Lakes Freeway (BC, Canada) is 14.5 of 100. That is harder than 82.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 51% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Elfin Lakes Freeway (BC, Canada)?

The longest climb on Elfin Lakes Freeway (BC, Canada) runs 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and gains 1,997 ft (609 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.4%.