Federation Peak

Tasmania, Australia

26.7 miles (42.9 km) · 6,299 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Federation Peak is a 26.7-mile loop route in Tasmania, Australia, gaining 6,791 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.2 miles gaining 3,051 feet at an average 13.4% grade. About 59% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	26.7 mi (42.9 km)
Elevation gain	6,299 ft (1,920 m)
Average gain	236 ft per mile (45 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 2,461 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	70.2%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Mild uphill	1%
Moderate uphill	21%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	1%
Moderate downhill	21%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Federation Peak

How much elevation gain does Federation Peak have?

Federation Peak has 6,299 ft (1,920 m) of elevation gain over 26.7 miles (42.9 km). That averages 236 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Federation Peak?

The difficulty score for Federation Peak is 12.3 of 100. That is harder than 77.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Federation Peak?

The longest climb on Federation Peak runs 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and gains 2,461 ft (750 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 70.2%.