Ha Ling Peak to Mt Lawrence Grassi (AB, Canada)

Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada

8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 4,598 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ha Ling Peak to Mt Lawrence Grassi (AB, Canada) is a 8.0-mile loop route in Kananaskis Improvement District, Alberta, Canada, gaining 4,618 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 1.9 miles gaining 2,579 feet at an average 25.1% grade. Only 24% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.0 mi (12.9 km)
Elevation gain	4,598 ft (1,401 m)
Average gain	573 ft per mile (109 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 1,089 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	57.9%
Runnable	25% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	41%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	33%

Questions about Ha Ling Peak to Mt Lawrence Grassi (AB, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Ha Ling Peak to Mt Lawrence Grassi (AB, Canada) have?

Ha Ling Peak to Mt Lawrence Grassi (AB, Canada) has 4,598 ft (1,401 m) of elevation gain over 8.0 miles (12.9 km). That averages 573 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ha Ling Peak to Mt Lawrence Grassi (AB, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Ha Ling Peak to Mt Lawrence Grassi (AB, Canada) is 19.5 of 100. That is harder than 90.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 25% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ha Ling Peak to Mt Lawrence Grassi (AB, Canada)?

The longest climb on Ha Ling Peak to Mt Lawrence Grassi (AB, Canada) runs 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and gains 1,089 ft (332 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 57.9%.