Highwood Baldy (MT)

Chouteau County, Montana, United States

11.1 miles (17.9 km) · 2,886 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	11.1 mi (17.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,886 ft (880 m)
Average gain	259 ft per mile (49 m per km)
Longest climb	5.7 mi, 2,847 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.3%
Runnable	40% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	23%

Questions about Highwood Baldy (MT)

How much elevation gain does Highwood Baldy (MT) have?

Highwood Baldy (MT) has 2,886 ft (880 m) of elevation gain over 11.1 miles (17.9 km). That averages 259 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Highwood Baldy (MT)?

The difficulty score for Highwood Baldy (MT) is 16.5 of 100. That is harder than 88.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 40% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Highwood Baldy (MT)?

The longest climb on Highwood Baldy (MT) runs 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and gains 2,847 ft (868 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.3%.