Gibbs Hill

Abel Tasman National Park, Tasman, New Zealand / Aotearoa

12.3 miles (19.7 km) · 3,122 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Gibbs Hill is a 12.3-mile loop route in Abel Tasman National Park, Tasman, New Zealand / Aotearoa, gaining 3,122 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 4.7 miles gaining 1,913 feet at an average 7.8% grade. About 48% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.3 mi (19.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,122 ft (952 m)
Average gain	255 ft per mile (48 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 1,275 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.4%
Runnable	48% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Gibbs Hill

How much elevation gain does Gibbs Hill have?

Gibbs Hill has 3,122 ft (952 m) of elevation gain over 12.3 miles (19.7 km). That averages 255 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gibbs Hill?

The difficulty score for Gibbs Hill is 11.6 of 100. That is harder than 75% of routes at a similar distance. About 48% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Gibbs Hill?

The longest climb on Gibbs Hill runs 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and gains 1,275 ft (389 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.4%.