Juneau 5 Peaks (AK)

Juneau, Alaska, United States

59.3 miles (95.5 km) · 18,502 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Juneau 5 Peaks (AK) is a 59.3 mile point-to-point route located in Juneau, Alaska, United States. The route climbs 18,494 feet and descends 18,362 feet. The largest climb extends 6.1 miles, gaining 12 feet. The course averages 315 feet of vertical gain per mile. 48% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 16.1 out of 10, placing it in the 80.7th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Alaska.

Route facts

Distance59.3 mi (95.5 km)
Elevation gain18,502 ft (5,639 m)
Average gain312 ft per mile (59 m per km)
Longest climb20.5 mi, 3,622 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade51.3%
Runnable48% of the route
Climbs / descents5 climbs, 5 descents
Profile shapeDown, then up
Difficulty score12.3 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat24%
Mild uphill10%
Moderate uphill4%
Steep uphill24%
Mild downhill10%
Moderate downhill4%
Steep downhill24%

Questions about Juneau 5 Peaks (AK)

How much elevation gain does Juneau 5 Peaks (AK) have?

Juneau 5 Peaks (AK) has 18,502 ft (5,639 m) of elevation gain over 59.3 miles (95.5 km). That averages 312 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Juneau 5 Peaks (AK)?

The difficulty score for Juneau 5 Peaks (AK) is 12.3 of 100. That is harder than 77% of routes at a similar distance. About 48% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Juneau 5 Peaks (AK)?

The longest climb on Juneau 5 Peaks (AK) runs 20.5 miles (32.9 km) and gains 3,622 ft (1,104 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 51.3%.

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