Hanes Valley Loop (BC, Canada)

Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

15.1 miles (24.3 km) · 4,085 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hanes Valley Loop (BC, Canada) is a 15.1-mile loop route in Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 4,298 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 886 feet at an average 18.8% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.1 mi (24.3 km)
Elevation gain	4,085 ft (1,245 m)
Average gain	271 ft per mile (51 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 755 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	59.4%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	33%
Mild uphill	0%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	0%
Moderate downhill	21%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Hanes Valley Loop (BC, Canada)

How much elevation gain does Hanes Valley Loop (BC, Canada) have?

Hanes Valley Loop (BC, Canada) has 4,085 ft (1,245 m) of elevation gain over 15.1 miles (24.3 km). That averages 271 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hanes Valley Loop (BC, Canada)?

The difficulty score for Hanes Valley Loop (BC, Canada) is 12.6 of 100. That is harder than 77.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hanes Valley Loop (BC, Canada)?

The longest climb on Hanes Valley Loop (BC, Canada) runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 755 ft (230 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 59.4%.