Glasgow to Banded Peak Traverse (AB, Canada)

Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada

20.4 miles (32.8 km) · 7,405 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Glasgow to Banded Peak Traverse (AB, Canada) is a 20.4-mile loop route in Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada, gaining 7,417 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 7.0 miles gaining 4,539 feet at an average 20.9% grade. About 45% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	20.4 mi (32.8 km)
Elevation gain	7,405 ft (2,257 m)
Average gain	363 ft per mile (69 m per km)
Longest climb	8.0 mi, 4,305 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	50.5%
Runnable	46% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Glasgow to Banded Peak Traverse (AB, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Glasgow to Banded Peak Traverse (AB, Canada) have?

Glasgow to Banded Peak Traverse (AB, Canada) has 7,405 ft (2,257 m) of elevation gain over 20.4 miles (32.8 km). That averages 363 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Glasgow to Banded Peak Traverse (AB, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Glasgow to Banded Peak Traverse (AB, Canada) is 16.2 of 100. That is harder than 85.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Glasgow to Banded Peak Traverse (AB, Canada)?

The longest climb on Glasgow to Banded Peak Traverse (AB, Canada) runs 8.0 miles (12.9 km) and gains 4,305 ft (1,312 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 50.5%.