Granite Tors Trail

AK, USA

14.4 miles (23.2 km) · 3,164 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Granite Tors Trail is a 14.4-mile loop route in AK, USA, gaining 3,182 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 7.2 miles gaining 2,707 feet at an average 6.3% grade. About 53% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.4 mi (23.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,164 ft (964 m)
Average gain	220 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	8.2 mi, 2,521 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.7%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	11.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	19%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Granite Tors Trail

How much elevation gain does Granite Tors Trail have?

Granite Tors Trail has 3,164 ft (964 m) of elevation gain over 14.4 miles (23.2 km). That averages 220 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Granite Tors Trail?

The difficulty score for Granite Tors Trail is 11.9 of 100. That is harder than 76% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% 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?

The longest climb on Granite Tors Trail runs 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and gains 2,521 ft (769 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.7%.