Jiaming Lake (Taiwan)

臺東縣, 臺灣

13.3 miles (21.4 km) · 6,480 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Jiaming Lake (Taiwan) is a 13.3-mile loop route in 臺東縣, 臺灣, gaining 6,480 feet of elevation. The route follows a back-loaded elevation profile, finishing 803 feet higher than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 3,509 feet at an average 38.1% grade. Only 30% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	13.3 mi (21.4 km)
Elevation gain	6,480 ft (1,975 m)
Average gain	487 ft per mile (92 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 3,474 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	52.1%
Runnable	30% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Back-loaded climb
Difficulty score	21.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Jiaming Lake (Taiwan)

How much elevation gain does Jiaming Lake (Taiwan) have?

Jiaming Lake (Taiwan) has 6,480 ft (1,975 m) of elevation gain over 13.3 miles (21.4 km). That averages 487 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Jiaming Lake (Taiwan)?

The difficulty score for Jiaming Lake (Taiwan) is 21.8 of 100. That is harder than 92.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 30% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Jiaming Lake (Taiwan)?

The longest climb on Jiaming Lake (Taiwan) runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 3,474 ft (1,059 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 52.1%.