Frenchmans Cap

Tasmania, Australia

26.9 miles (43.3 km) · 8,136 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Frenchmans Cap is a 26.9-mile loop route in Tasmania, Australia, gaining 8,333 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 10.5 miles gaining 3,675 feet at an average 12.5% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	26.9 mi (43.3 km)
Elevation gain	8,136 ft (2,480 m)
Average gain	303 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 1,378 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	64.8%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	33%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	15%
Moderate downhill	20%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Frenchmans Cap

How much elevation gain does Frenchmans Cap have?

Frenchmans Cap has 8,136 ft (2,480 m) of elevation gain over 26.9 miles (43.3 km). That averages 303 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Frenchmans Cap?

The difficulty score for Frenchmans Cap is 13.6 of 100. That is harder than 80.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Frenchmans Cap?

The longest climb on Frenchmans Cap runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 1,378 ft (420 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 64.8%.