Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
10.5 miles (16.9 km) · 2,938 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Gros Morne Mountain Trail is a 10.5-mile loop route in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, gaining 2,938 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 2,697 feet at an average 11.8% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 10.5 mi (16.9 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,938 ft (896 m) |
| Average gain | 280 ft per mile (53 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 4.1 mi, 2,548 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 58.8% |
| Runnable | 50% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 11.1 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 19% |
| Mild uphill | 10% |
| Moderate uphill | 7% |
| Steep uphill | 19% |
| Mild downhill | 13% |
| Moderate downhill | 8% |
| Steep downhill | 24% |
Gros Morne Mountain Trail has 2,938 ft (896 m) of elevation gain over 10.5 miles (16.9 km). That averages 280 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Gros Morne Mountain Trail is 11.1 of 100. That is harder than 73.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Gros Morne Mountain Trail runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 2,548 ft (777 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 58.8%.
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