Gunsight Pass (MT)

Glacier County, Montana, United States

19.4 miles (31.3 km) · 3,605 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

How long it takes

Moving time for a runner at each flat-ground pace, from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

Flat-ground paceMoving time
8:00/mi (4:58/km)3 h 29 min
10:00/mi (6:13/km)4 h 21 min
12:00/mi (7:27/km)5 h 13 min
14:00/mi (8:42/km)6 h 05 min

Route facts

Distance19.4 mi (31.3 km)
Elevation gain3,605 ft (1,099 m)
Average gain186 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb6.3 mi, 2,284 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade26.1%
Runnable46% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeSteady descent
Difficulty score9.9 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat16%
Mild uphill8%
Moderate uphill11%
Steep uphill15%
Mild downhill12%
Moderate downhill10%
Steep downhill28%

Questions about Gunsight Pass (MT)

How long does it take to run Gunsight Pass (MT)?

At a flat-ground pace of 10:00/mi (6:13/km), Gunsight Pass (MT) takes about 4 h 21 min of moving time. At 8:00/mi (4:58/km) it takes about 3 h 29 min, and at 12:00/mi (7:27/km) about 5 h 13 min. The times come from the grade of every 100 m of the route. Stops are not included.

How much elevation gain does Gunsight Pass (MT) have?

Gunsight Pass (MT) has 3,605 ft (1,099 m) of elevation gain over 19.4 miles (31.3 km). That averages 186 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gunsight Pass (MT)?

The difficulty score for Gunsight Pass (MT) is 9.9 of 100. That is harder than 74.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Gunsight Pass (MT)?

The longest climb on Gunsight Pass (MT) runs 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and gains 2,284 ft (696 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.1%.

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