Kakti Taal

Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh, India

9.7 miles (15.7 km) · 3,722 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kakti Taal is a 9.7-mile loop route in Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh, India, gaining 3,722 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 4.8 miles gaining 3,529 feet at an average 13.8% grade. About 40% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	3,722 ft (1,135 m)
Average gain	382 ft per mile (72 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 3,508 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	55.5%
Runnable	40% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	23 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	25%

Questions about Kakti Taal

How much elevation gain does Kakti Taal have?

Kakti Taal has 3,722 ft (1,135 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.7 km). That averages 382 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kakti Taal?

The difficulty score for Kakti Taal is 23 of 100. That is harder than 93.4% 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 Kakti Taal?

The longest climb on Kakti Taal runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 3,508 ft (1,069 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.5%.