Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk

New South Wales, Australia

27.4 miles (44.1 km) · 3,069 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk is a 27.4-mile loop route in New South Wales, Australia, gaining 3,069 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 645 feet at an average 5.8% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	27.4 mi (44.1 km)
Elevation gain	3,069 ft (936 m)
Average gain	112 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	8.5 mi, 609 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	57.1%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	68%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk

How much elevation gain does Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk have?

Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk has 3,069 ft (936 m) of elevation gain over 27.4 miles (44.1 km). That averages 112 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk?

The difficulty score for Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk is 6 of 100. That is harder than 49.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk?

The longest climb on Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk runs 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and gains 609 ft (186 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 57.1%.