Hyalite Peak

Gallatin County, Montana, United States

15.3 miles (24.6 km) · 3,448 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hyalite Peak is a 15.3-mile loop route in Gallatin County, Montana, United States, gaining 3,438 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 7.7 miles gaining 3,412 feet at an average 8.3% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.3 mi (24.6 km)
Elevation gain	3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Average gain	226 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	7.7 mi, 3,363 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31%
Runnable	55% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	20%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	19%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Hyalite Peak

How much elevation gain does Hyalite Peak have?

Hyalite Peak has 3,448 ft (1,051 m) of elevation gain over 15.3 miles (24.6 km). That averages 226 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hyalite Peak?

The difficulty score for Hyalite Peak is 17.1 of 100. That is harder than 87% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hyalite Peak?

The longest climb on Hyalite Peak runs 7.7 miles (12.3 km) and gains 3,363 ft (1,025 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31%.