Gallatin Peak

Gallatin County, Montana, United States

19.6 miles (31.5 km) · 5,573 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Gallatin Peak is a 19.6-mile loop route in Gallatin County, Montana, United States, gaining 5,714 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 9.1 miles gaining 3,172 feet at an average 28.3% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	19.6 mi (31.5 km)
Elevation gain	5,573 ft (1,699 m)
Average gain	285 ft per mile (54 m per km)
Longest climb	9.3 mi, 3,860 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	86.6%
Runnable	51% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Gallatin Peak

How much elevation gain does Gallatin Peak have?

Gallatin Peak has 5,573 ft (1,699 m) of elevation gain over 19.6 miles (31.5 km). That averages 285 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gallatin Peak?

The difficulty score for Gallatin Peak is 17.3 of 100. That is harder than 87.3% 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 Gallatin Peak?

The longest climb on Gallatin Peak runs 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and gains 3,860 ft (1,176 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 86.6%.