Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (WY)

Park County, Wyoming, United States

13.5 miles (21.7 km) · 1,300 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (WY) is a 13.5-mile loop route in Park County, Wyoming, United States, gaining 1,323 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 463 feet at an average 1.7% grade. Approximately 83% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.5 mi (21.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,300 ft (396 m)
Average gain	97 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 243 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.1%
Runnable	84% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	32%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (WY)

How much elevation gain does Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (WY) have?

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (WY) has 1,300 ft (396 m) of elevation gain over 13.5 miles (21.7 km). That averages 97 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (WY)?

The difficulty score for Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (WY) is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (WY)?

The longest climb on Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (WY) runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 243 ft (74 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.1%.