GW - 08 Kepler Track

Fiordland National Park, Southland, New Zealand / Aotearoa

33.2 miles (53.5 km) · 5,979 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	33.2 mi (53.5 km)
Elevation gain	5,979 ft (1,822 m)
Average gain	180 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	11.3 mi, 3,922 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about GW - 08 Kepler Track

How much elevation gain does GW - 08 Kepler Track have?

GW - 08 Kepler Track has 5,979 ft (1,822 m) of elevation gain over 33.2 miles (53.5 km). That averages 180 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is GW - 08 Kepler Track?

The difficulty score for GW - 08 Kepler Track is 7.1 of 100. That is harder than 61.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on GW - 08 Kepler Track?

The longest climb on GW - 08 Kepler Track runs 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and gains 3,922 ft (1,195 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32%.