Healy Pass

Improvement District No. 9, Alberta, Canada

11.1 miles (17.8 km) · 2,151 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Healy Pass is a 11.1-mile loop route in Improvement District No. 9, Alberta, Canada, gaining 2,164 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.6 miles gaining 2,144 feet at an average 7.2% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.1 mi (17.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,151 ft (656 m)
Average gain	194 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 2,111 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Healy Pass

How much elevation gain does Healy Pass have?

Healy Pass has 2,151 ft (656 m) of elevation gain over 11.1 miles (17.8 km). That averages 194 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Healy Pass?

The difficulty score for Healy Pass is 13.6 of 100. That is harder than 80.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Healy Pass?

The longest climb on Healy Pass runs 5.6 miles (8.9 km) and gains 2,111 ft (643 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17%.