Glen Tilt Trail

Cairngorms National Park, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 1,135 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,135 ft (346 m)
Average gain	126 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	1.6 mi, 387 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.6%
Runnable	77% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Glen Tilt Trail

How much elevation gain does Glen Tilt Trail have?

Glen Tilt Trail has 1,135 ft (346 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 126 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Glen Tilt Trail?

The difficulty score for Glen Tilt Trail is 6 of 100. That is harder than 55.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Glen Tilt Trail?

The longest climb on Glen Tilt Trail runs 1.6 miles (2.6 km) and gains 387 ft (118 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.6%.