Fairy Meadows Loop

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States

17.3 miles (27.8 km) · 1,835 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Fairy Meadows Loop is a 17.3-mile loop route in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States, gaining 1,850 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 1,004 feet at an average 5.3% grade. Approximately 83% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	17.3 mi (27.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,835 ft (559 m)
Average gain	106 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 960 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.2%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.7 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	31%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Fairy Meadows Loop

How much elevation gain does Fairy Meadows Loop have?

Fairy Meadows Loop has 1,835 ft (559 m) of elevation gain over 17.3 miles (27.8 km). That averages 106 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fairy Meadows Loop?

The difficulty score for Fairy Meadows Loop is 9.7 of 100. That is harder than 68.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Fairy Meadows Loop?

The longest climb on Fairy Meadows Loop runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 960 ft (293 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.2%.