Kaikoma Hinata Loop (Japan)

北杜市, 日本

13.7 miles (22.0 km) · 8,524 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kaikoma Hinata Loop (Japan) is a 13.7-mile loop route in 北杜市, 日本, gaining 8,524 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.4 miles gaining 7,286 feet at an average 24.6% grade. Only 17% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.7 mi (22.0 km)
Elevation gain	8,524 ft (2,598 m)
Average gain	624 ft per mile (118 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 7,054 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	81.4%
Runnable	17% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	39%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	41%

Questions about Kaikoma Hinata Loop (Japan)

How much elevation gain does Kaikoma Hinata Loop (Japan) have?

Kaikoma Hinata Loop (Japan) has 8,524 ft (2,598 m) of elevation gain over 13.7 miles (22.0 km). That averages 624 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kaikoma Hinata Loop (Japan)?

The difficulty score for Kaikoma Hinata Loop (Japan) is 20.2 of 100. That is harder than 91% of routes at a similar distance. About 17% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kaikoma Hinata Loop (Japan)?

The longest climb on Kaikoma Hinata Loop (Japan) runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 7,054 ft (2,150 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 81.4%.