Granite Tors Trail (AK)

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States

14.2 miles (22.9 km) · 3,173 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Granite Tors Trail (AK) is a 14.2-mile loop route in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States, gaining 3,150 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.3 miles gaining 2,381 feet at an average 8.3% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.2 mi (22.9 km)
Elevation gain	3,173 ft (967 m)
Average gain	223 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	6.4 mi, 2,527 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.4%
Runnable	55% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Granite Tors Trail (AK)

How much elevation gain does Granite Tors Trail (AK) have?

Granite Tors Trail (AK) has 3,173 ft (967 m) of elevation gain over 14.2 miles (22.9 km). That averages 223 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Granite Tors Trail (AK)?

The difficulty score for Granite Tors Trail (AK) is 10.4 of 100. That is harder than 71% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Granite Tors Trail (AK)?

The longest climb on Granite Tors Trail (AK) runs 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and gains 2,527 ft (770 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.4%.